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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Former Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, now at Manchester City, wrote a religious message on his armband, to which the English FA reminded the defender of its rules prohibiting religious statements on equipment. Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026 First, the Jews were forced to wear armbands, then to walk in the gutter. Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026 For example, in the Tinker case, students wore black armbands to protest the Vietnam War. Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026 The bra, undergarments and armbands are all French wirework, backed with a blush fabric, to create a nude illusion. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 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 11 Feb. 2026.

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