bandstand

noun

band·​stand ˈban(d)-ˌstand 

1

: a usually roofed platform on which a band or orchestra performs outdoors

2

: a platform in a ballroom or nightclub on which musicians perform

Examples of bandstand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And right behind him is the bandstand with the big band there behind him, and that record, the cover of that record has been the inspo, like the energetic inspo for the project from the very beginning. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 May 2025

But in the midst of supporters, near the main bandstand, stood Kathy Straus, 63, of Richmond, Va. —Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025

Fishing piers will extend into the lake, and the bandstand, which is expected to host concerts and serve as the centerpiece for community events, will overlook the water. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025

Barrett Deems’ drum kit, usually on display in the club and refurbished by Brandon as a pandemic project, makes a return to the bandstand on May 24 and 25 in midday tribute sets by drummer Joel Baer’s Blueshift Big Band. —Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bandstand

• armband
• backhand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand
• farmland

Kids Definition

bandstand

noun

band·​stand ˈban(d)-ˌstand 

: an outdoor platform on which a band performs