boy band

noun

: a small ensemble of males in their teens or twenties who play pop songs geared especially to a young female audience

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As one of the most prolific K-pop artists in the industry, MONSTA X becane an inspiration for many trainees and newer K-pop acts, including the fictional boy band, The Saja Boys. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2025 Wearing a Hawaiian shirt and yellow beanie, Yanesa is dressed up as Abby, a member of Saja Boys, the evil boy band that's out to destroy the heroic girl band, HUNTR/X. Chloe Veltman, NPR, 24 Aug. 2025 According to a news release, the meals will come with two options of TinyTAN toys, a line of characters inspired by each member of the K-pop boy band. Melina Khan, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boy band

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First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of boy band was in 1985

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“Boy band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boy%20band. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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