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

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The brothers also both sported a gold crown decal on their suit jackets as well as armbands, a nod to their dad's signature look. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 The two recovered armbands were returned in perfect condition. Ryan Brennan april 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 The third armband is still missing. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 Thomas Ferrell, 74, got an upper armband inspired by one of Bruce Conner’s inkblot drawings 15 years ago at age 60. Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for armband

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 14 Apr. 2026.

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