noun
bandstand
BAND-stand
noun
1
A roofed, open-sided platform built for a band to perform on, usually outdoors in a park.
"The brass band played from the bandstand every Sunday afternoon."
"Couples danced in front of the seaside bandstand."
How to Use Bandstand
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small outdoor stage built specifically for musical performances.
Word Forms
bandstands plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of band (a group of musicians) and stand (a platform).