1. a stringed musical instrument with a round body, long neck, and typically four or five strings

Examples

• She learned to play the banjo at summer camp.
• The bluegrass band featured a talented banjo player.
• He strummed his five-string banjo on the front porch.
• The folk song sounded perfect with banjo accompaniment.
• She bought an old banjo at the antique shop.
• The banjo’s bright, twangy sound filled the room.