wave band
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wave band
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The B-52s, an American new wave band, had originally been lined up to entertain guests after dinner.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023
The English post-punk, new wave band aimed to keep ticket costs affordable, with some as low as $20.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2023
Last year, the Hall of Fame inducted rapper Eminem, new wave band Duran Duran, country music legend Dolly Parton, rocker Pat Benatar, pop group Eurythmics and singers Lionel Ritchie and Carly Simon.
From Reuters • Feb. 1, 2023
Singer Cinnamon won the King Tut's songwriting prize, while Clare Grogan from new wave band Altered Images won the living legend gong.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2022
I was staring out the window at the flowers staging a color-riot in the garden, when suddenly Maxwell said: "Say, Earl, about how long does it take to find out a guy's brain wave band?"
From The Telenizer by Thompson, Don
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