Recent Examples on the WebUnlike the banjo, which was created in the New World by enslaved Africans and their descendants, the dulcimer has fuzzy beginnings.—Ayla Samli, Longreads, 14 May 2024 Kolodner will play a gourd banjo Friday night handcrafted by Ross.—Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2024 The two groups combine their talents on this breezy, exquisitely performed instrumental, with a mesh of mandolin, banjo, bass, guitar and fiddle that capture the warm, lively essence of springtime.—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 May 2024 Advertisement Born in West Palm Beach, Fla., Betts proved a fast study on guitar, banjo and other instruments.—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for banjo
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'banjo.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
Etymology
probably of African origin; akin to Kimbundu mbanza, a similar instrument
Share