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 a backdrop for all this contemporary music, the show’s choreography, lighting and glitzy projections combine to create the look and feel of a flashy ’90s-era boy band concert. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 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, 15 Oct. 2025 One of their biggest challenges is a rival boy band that are actually demons in disguise. Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025 The group faces their biggest threat yet in the form of the Saja Boys, a rival boy band comprised of demons intent on stealing HUNTR/X's fanbase and feasting on their souls. Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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