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bandshells

bandshells is the plural of bandshell.

Meaning of bandshell

Noun

bandshell (plural bandshells)

  1. A large, outdoor performing venue typically used by bands and orchestras, with the roof protecting musicians from the elements and reflecting the sound towards the audience.
    • They approach the mountain through the city park. The breeze, flowing steadily down the slope from the empty bandshell, is cool out of the sun.1960, John Updike, 'Rabbit, Run', page 97

Questions about bandshells

What is bandshells the plural of?
Bandshells is the plural of bandshell.

Words near bandshells in the dictionary

  1. bandsawn
  2. bandsaws
  3. bandshape
  4. bandshapes
  5. bandshell
  6. bandshells
  7. bandshift
  8. bandshift assay
  9. bandshift assays
  10. bandshifts
  11. bandslash

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