"showband" meaning in English

See showband in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: showbands [plural]
Etymology: From show + band. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|show|band}} show + band Head templates: {{en-noun}} showband (plural showbands)
  1. (music) A band that plays cover versions of popular songs. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-showband-en-noun-lGUqtWhz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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            "Sound",
            "Culture",
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            "Society",
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