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

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The team has worn purple armbands with her No. 8 all season and dedicated several goal celebrations to their teammate. Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024 Inside Brown’s backpack police found an armband with a swastika on it, a large hunting knife, and a ski mask. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 21 Nov. 2024 That was just two years ago, a season in which Sánchez, who wore the captain’s armband in that MLS Cup final, led all outfield players in starts and minutes and made his second All-Star roster. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024 Tedesco, who replaced Roberto Martinez as the team’s head coach, instead opted to hand the armband to Romelu Lukaku for the Euro 2024 qualifier against Austria – Courtois’ most recent appearance for his nation. Callum Davis, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024 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 9 Dec. 2024.

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