disband

verb

dis·​band dis-ˈband How to pronounce disband (audio)
disbanded; disbanding; disbands
Synonyms of disbandnext

transitive verb

: to break up the organization of : dissolve

intransitive verb

: to break up as an organization : disperse
disbandment noun

Examples of disband in a Sentence

They've decided to disband the club. The members of the organization have decided to disband.
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After the Ronettes disbanded, Ross continued to release music solo. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026 The group, however, eventually disbanded because many of its members enlisted in the Union Army. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026 The Ronettes disbanded in 1967, and Talley turned her attention to Christian music. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026 The Orion Ensemble, which has delighted both Chicago and international audiences for 35 years with their chamber music performances, has decided to disband. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disband

Word History

Etymology

Middle French desbander, from des- dis- + bande band

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of disband was in 1591

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“Disband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disband. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

disband

verb
dis·​band dis-ˈband How to pronounce disband (audio)
: to break up the organization of a group : disperse
disband the club
disbandment noun

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