banded

adjective

band·​ed ˈban-dəd How to pronounce banded (audio)
Synonyms of bandednext
: 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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The male peregrine falcon, a new mate for the female, has been identified by the Midwest Peregrine Society as a banded 4-year-old that fledged from Minneapolis City Hall in 2022. Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026 The species stands out from other barking geckos because of its banded coloration, researchers said. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for banded

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jul. 2026.

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