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Definition of bandolier

bandolier

/ˌbændəˈlɪər/
ban · do · lier
Plural:bandoliers
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bandolier Lexical Profile

bandolier Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A broad belt or strap worn diagonally over the shoulder and across the chest, fitted with small loops or pouches for carrying ammunition or supplies.

Example

"The historical reenactor wore a leather bandolier across his chest as part of his nineteenth-century uniform."

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• Rhymes for bandolier

• Nearby Words

bandleader
bandmaster
bandmate
bandolier
bandsaw
bandshell
bandsman

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French bandoulière, from Spanish bandolera, a derivative of banda meaning 'sash' or 'band', ultimately of Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bandolier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bandolier
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