Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bandstand

/ˈbænd.stænd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.57 in modern English

Syllables
band-stand
IPA
/ˈbænd.stænd/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small, open-air platform or enclosure for bands to play on, usually roofed.

noun

A small, informal stage, usually located in nightclubs, where local and amateur musicians perform.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From band + stand.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈbænd.stænd/

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Music.

Inflected Forms

bandstands (plural)

Phrases

band rotunda

Frequently Paired Words

band rotunda

Synonyms

outdoor stage stand

Rhymes With

grandstand handstand

Questions

How do you pronounce bandstand?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbænd.stænd/.
What does bandstand mean?
A small, open-air platform or enclosure for bands to play on, usually roofed.
Where does bandstand come from?
From band + stand.

How to pronounce bandstand

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