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Definition of bandshell

bandshell

/ˈbænd.ʃɛl/
band · shell
Plural:bandshells
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bandshell Lexical Profile

bandshell Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American An outdoor bandstand or stage featuring a concave, shell-shaped rear wall and roof designed to project sound toward an open-air audience.

Example

"The community orchestra performs free concerts at the park's historic bandshell every Sunday evening during the summer."

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• Nearby Words

bandmate
bandolier
bandsaw
bandshell
bandsman
bandstand
bandung

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