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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The task force is scheduled to disband in March. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026 Sharaa was adamant that all SDF units completely disband and that their ex-fighters join the new army as individuals. Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 The state guard originated as the Florida Defense Force in 1941 to assist the Florida National Guard during WWII and was disbanded in 1947. Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026 And in the fast-moving world of K-pop, where stars trend young and groups often disband after just a few years, some girls feel like this is their only shot. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 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 25 Jan. 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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