armband

noun

arm·​band ˈärm-ˌband 

: 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

The French players wanted to wear black armbands as a mark of respect in their game against Norway, but FIFA blocked the request. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 July 2026

During the games, players were banned from wearing OneLove armbands that signified unity with the LGBTQ community. — Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Athletes were allowed to wear black armbands or ribbons in honor of his memory. — Mariah Alanskas, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

An exception was permitted in 2025, allowing Portuguese tennis players Francisco Cabral and Nuno Borges to honor the late Portuguese soccer star Diogo Jota with black armbands, per CNN. — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 30 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

arm entry 1 + band entry 1

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for armband

• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand
• farmland