armband

noun arm·band \ ˈärm-ˌband \

Updated on: 15 Apr 2018

Definition of armband

: a band worn around the arm; especially : a band worn around the arm for identification or in mourning

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Recent Examples of armband from the Web

Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri has worn the captain's armband in the club's last three matches.

— jamie goldberg, OregonLive.com, "Portland Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese vague in discussing Liam Ridgewell's status for home opener," 10 Apr. 2018
The European Court of Human Rights has rejected a German man's complaint against his conviction for posting a picture on his blog of Nazi SS chief Heinrich Himmler wearing a swastika armband.

— Fox News, "European court rejects German's complaint over Nazi symbols," 5 Apr. 2018
Overcoats with elongated sleeves were cinched with armbands — a futuristic touch that had just a hint of the political.

— Washington Post, "Armani rejects overdone emotion, Ferragamo favors color," 24 Feb. 2018
Former Timbers coach Caleb Porter gave Ridgewell the armband midway through the 2015 season and the English center back has served as Portland's captain for the last two and a half years.

— jamie goldberg, OregonLive.com, "Liam Ridgewell to wear captain's armband in Portland Timbers' season opener against LA Galaxy," 28 Feb. 2018
On December 16 and 17, 1965, a student at Warren Harding Junior High in Des Moines named Mary Beth Tinker wore a black armband to class in order to protest the Vietnam War.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "American Students Have Simple Demands," 14 Mar. 2018
The 1969 decision upheld the right of Mary Beth Tinker to wear an armband to school signaling her protest of the Vietnam War.

— refinery29.com, "If You’re Participating In A School Walkout, Here’s What You Should Know," 14 Mar. 2018
The case centered around student Mary Beth Tinker, a 13-year-old who wore a black armband to school with classmates in 1965 to protest the Vietnam War.

— greg toppo, USA TODAY, "7 things you need to know about students' rights in Wednesday's school walkouts," 13 Mar. 2018
Keinan, a new signing from the Israeli club Maccabi Haifa, wore the captain armband that once belonged to Berry.

— charlie hatch, Cincinnati.com, "FC Cincinnati coach Alan Koch wants to see players develop chemistry, partnerships," 7 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of armband

1738

ARMBAND Defined for English Language Learners

armband

noun

Definition of armband for English Language Learners

: a band worn around the arm; especially : one that is worn around the upper part of a sleeve to show who you are or to show that you are in mourning