boy band

or boyband

noun

1. a trendy pop group of young male singers, each member typically cultivating an image so as to appeal to a preteen audience.

boy band

noun

1. an all-male vocal pop group created to appeal to a young audience

Word History and Origins

Origin of boy band¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Both teams were playing on just four days of rest, a schedule made necessary when LAFC, which owns BMO Stadium, booked concerts by the South Korean boy band Seventeen for Saturday and Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

The British singer-songwriter, formerly with the boy band One Direction, fell from the balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires.

From Los Angeles Times

The book follows a model named Mallory who falls for Oliver Smith, a former member of a boy band called 5Forward!

From Los Angeles Times

The British singer-songwriter, formerly with the boy band One Direction, fell from the balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires.

From Los Angeles Times

The boy band became a global phenomenon, drawing comparisons to the Beatles, while releasing the hits “What Makes You Beautiful” and “Story of My Life.”

From Los Angeles Times