Synonyms of band

band 1 of 4

noun (1)

ˈband 

1

as in loop

a circular strip

a band of cloth tied around his wrist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loop
• ring
• hoop
• belt
• circle
• round
• wreath
• coil
• collar
• eye
• girdle
• curl
• spiral
• whorl
• cincture
• spire
• hank
• twirl
• annulet
• furl
• becket

2

as in chain

something that physically prevents free movement

numerous bands of plastic held the toy securely in the box

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chain
• bracelet
• handcuff(s)
• bind
• bond
• confinement
• shackle
• ligature
• irons
• tie
• collar
• cuff(s)
• trap
• constraint
• fetter
• manacle(s)
• restriction
• restraint
• hindrance
• imprisonment
• enslavement
• holding
• captivity
• incarceration
• curb
• entanglement
• net
• straightjacket
• trammel
• enchainment
• straitjacket
• fastener
• immurement
• hold
• hold-down
• hobble

3

as in streak

a line or long narrow section differing in color from the background

skunks have a band of white down their backs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• streak
• stripe
• bar
• blaze
• crossbar
• pinstripe

band

2 of 4

noun (2)

1

as in orchestra

a usually large group of musicians playing together

that band is looking for a new singer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• orchestra
• symphony
• philharmonic
• symphony orchestra
• troupe
• ensemble
• quartet
• brass band
• group
• quintet
• chamber orchestra
• trio
• sextet
• duo
• brasses
• combo
• woodwinds
• quartette
• strings
• septet
• sinfonietta
• company
• octet

2

as in team

a group of people working together on a task

a band of volunteer searchers found the lost child

Synonyms & Similar Words

• team
• army
• crew
• company
• platoon
• party
• squad
• brigade
• battalion
• gang
• troupe
• outfit
• corps
• troop
• department
• staff
• personnel
• host
• administration
• posse
• force
• help
• stable

3

as in group

a usually small number of persons considered as a unit

a band of explorers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• group
• grouping
• batch
• bunch
• cluster
• lot
• team
• crew
• crop
• party
• battery
• platoon
• array
• squadron
• clutch
• collective
• body
• organization
• battalion
• constellation
• circle
• consort
• school
• brigade
• gang
• knot
• gathering
• huddle
• parcel
• congregation
• posse
• clique
• passel
• clan
• coterie
• ring
• the whole kit and caboodle
• assembly
• guild
• boodle
• round
• faction
• sect
• set
• task force
• coalition
• union
• phalanx
• confederacy
• outfit
• federation
• bloc
• gild
• league
• alliance
• muster
• confederation
• fellowship
• brood
• bevy
• order
• covey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individual
• single

4

as in cluster

a number of things considered as a unit

a band of songbirds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cluster
• batch
• group
• collection
• bunch
• array
• constellation
• assemblage
• set
• grouping
• lot
• battery
• package
• bank
• clump
• assortment
• series
• suite
• variety
• clutch
• mixture
• block
• clot
• knot
• parcel
• huddle
• muster
• aggregation
• accumulation
• aggregate
• passel
• the whole kit and caboodle
• conglomeration
• jumble
• agglomeration
• suit
• hodgepodge
• odds and ends
• sundries
• miscellany
• cycle
• run

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unit
• entity
• item
• single

band

3 of 4

verb (1)

1

as in to wrap

to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt

banded the waist of the dress with a matching belt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrap
• circle
• bandage
• belt
• girt
• tape
• girdle
• engird
• loop
• girth
• engirdle
• gird
• tie up
• enwind
• truss
• wind
• rope
• begird
• wire
• cord
• lash
• chain
• wreathe
• enwreathe
• swathe
• shackle
• enchain
• enswathe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unwrap
• unwind
• untie
• ungird
• unbind
• unshackle
• unlash

2

as in to tie

to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord

banded the newspapers together for delivery

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tie
• bind
• thread
• strap
• wire
• rope
• cord
• truss
• knot
• twist
• girt
• tether
• coil
• wind
• lash
• cinch
• gird
• snarl
• lace
• intertwine
• tangle
• interlace
• leash
• interweave
• entangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• untie
• unbind
• undo
• unloose
• unfasten
• unleash
• unlace
• unstrap
• unravel
• unlash
• disentangle
• unwind
• unloosen
• untwist
• unstring
• untangle
• untether
• unthread
• uncoil
• unsnarl
• untwine
• unspool

3

as in to streak

to make stripes on

banded the sleeves of the robe with strips of contrasting material

Synonyms & Similar Words

• streak
• stripe
• bar
• blaze

band (together)

4 of 4

verb (2)

1

as in to cooperate

to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end

we're banding together to oppose the construction of one of those big-box stores in our town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cooperate
• collaborate
• unite
• pull together
• team (up)
• play ball
• league
• concert
• make common cause
• join
• concur
• conspire
• combine
• hang together
• conjoin
• affiliate
• interface
• confederate
• ally
• associate
• connive

2

as in to unite

to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members

small farmers banded together to oppose the interests of the agricultural giants

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cooperate
• unite
• collaborate
• pull together
• club
• league
• merge
• close ranks
• confederate
• ally
• hang together
• federate
• coalesce
• organize
• cohere
• consolidate
• associate
• join
• team (up)
• converge
• gang up
• combine
• incorporate
• group
• affiliate
• conjoin
• link
• unionize
• amalgamate
• cabal
• knot
• conglomerate
• tie
• wed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• break up
• separate
• split
• disband
• part
• dissolve
• divorce
• segregate
• sever
• detach
• fall out
• disengage
• alienate
• disunite
• sunder
• estrange

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of band

Noun

That honor typically goes to the band’s Greatest Hits compilation, which seems to have permanent real estate on at least one U.K. ranking. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

The Who have parted ways with Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr and the band’s drummer since 1996, in what appears to be a dispute over his playing at the group’s concert last month at London’s Royal Albert Hall. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025

Verb

The jacket has two deep front pockets that shoppers say can fit a pair of gloves and is banded on either side of the waist and around the back, offering a custom fit. —Lauren Fischer, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025

Introduced to band in elementary school, Kalinka stuck with music through high school. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025

Phrases Containing band

• band (together)
• to beat the band