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Definition of bandstand

bandstand

/ˈbænd.stænd/
band · stand
Plural:bandstands
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• noun

1

A covered, circular or semi-circular outdoor platform or pavilion, typically located in a public park or garden, designed to accommodate a musical band during concerts.

Example

"Every Sunday afternoon in the summer, the town brass band performs on the historic Victorian bandstand in the park."

2

An indoor stage or raised platform in a dance hall, nightclub, or ballroom where a band or orchestra performs.

Example

"The jazz quartet stepped up onto the bandstand and began tuning their instruments as the ballroom filled with guests."

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• Nearby Words

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