1. plural of bandstand; raised platforms or structures where musical bands perform, typically in parks or public spaces

Examples

• The city installed new bandstands in three different parks.
• Summer concerts are held at the bandstands throughout the downtown area.
• The old Victorian bandstands were restored to their original beauty.
• Musicians gathered at the bandstands for the outdoor festival.
• The park’s two bandstands can accommodate different sized ensembles.
• Decorative bandstands became popular features in 19th-century public gardens.