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
Recent Examples on the Web The overall color pattern would have helped the dinosaur blend into the undergrowth, paleontologists hypothesize, while the banded tail could have been a striking visual signal. Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024 It’s finished with banded cuffs and convenient side-seam pockets. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024 On the runner’s other wrist, were dainty bracelets, accompanied by a handful of banded rings, putting the average everyday stack to shame. Shelby Ying Hyde, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024 The jacket fits in with the prep trend between the corduroy collar, banded cuffs, and contrast tartan lining. Nneya Richards, Parents, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for banded 

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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 6 Oct. 2024.

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