banded

adjective

band·​ed ˈban-dəd How to pronounce banded (audio)
: having or marked with bands

Examples of banded in a Sentence

a hawk with a banded tail the red, black, and yellow banded king snake is sometimes mistaken for the venomous coral snake
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Available in sizes up to 3XL, the sweatshirt also features drop shoulders, a snap-up placket, and a banded hem. Miles Walls, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024 Snake Island, where the show staged challenges, was notorious for banded sea kraits and venomous vipers; the island was also a handoff point for pirates, which meant that it was patrolled by Australian special forces. Emily Nussbaum, Vulture, 5 July 2024 The tunic silhouette is designed to hit mid-thigh on most people, and it’s finished with banded detailing at the cuffs and hem. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 It's named for its beautiful onyx formations, a type of banded calcite that gives the cave its distinctive appearance. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for banded 

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of banded was in 1787

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“Banded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banded. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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