1. having bands or stripes of different colors or materials

1. past tense of band; formed into a group or alliance
2. past tense of band; encircled or bound with a band

Examples

• The banded snake had yellow and black stripes.
• Banded iron formations are common in ancient rocks.
• The citizens banded together to fight the new law.
• The workers banded together to form a union.
• She banded the papers with a rubber band.
• The bird’s leg was banded for tracking purposes.
• The banded agate showed beautiful layers of color.