banded

adjective

band·​ed ˈban-dəd How to pronounce banded (audio)
: having or marked with bands

Examples of banded in a Sentence

a hawk with a banded tail the red, black, and yellow banded king snake is sometimes mistaken for the venomous coral snake
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From goblet-esque toothbrush holders and colonial gravy boats to banded pitchers, each of Match’s offerings transcends time. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2025 Doctors sent Latimer, a 36-year-old Canadian correctional officer, home for his own safety after a banded sea krait bit him. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025 The species stands out from other barking geckos because of its banded coloration, researchers said. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025 Keeping your shoulders forward, open your top knee to the ceiling against the banded resistance, making sure that your torso doesn't rotate open. Jakob Roze, Health, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for banded

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of banded was in 1787

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“Banded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banded. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

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