armband

noun

arm·​band ˈärm-ˌband How to pronounce armband (audio)
: a band worn around the arm
especially : a band worn around the arm for identification or in mourning

Examples of armband in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When Vela, whose last appearance came in December’s MLS Cup final, was waved on, Long rushed to the sideline, pulled the captain’s armband off his bicep and handed it to Vela, who wore it through most of the team’s first six seasons. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024 Michael Cole pointed out the black armband Drew McIntyre was wearing on his left arm in honor of Punk’s funeral. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 That comment also drew criticism from people who consider the intertwining of the Star of David and the swastika vile, espcially considering Jewish people were forced to wear identifiers such as armbands, or badges, in the shape of the Star of David under the Nazi regime. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2024 Emotional Farewell Speech Wearing the captain’s armband, Morgan walked onto the field with her four-year-old daughter Charlie, making her 150th career appearance in the American top-tier league. Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for armband 

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Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of armband was in 1738

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“Armband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armband. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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