armband
noun
arm·band
ˈärm-ˌband 
: a band worn around the arm
especially
: a band worn around the arm for identification or in mourning
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At other fixtures around the country, black armbands were worn and a minute’s silence was observed while a picture of Beard was shown on big screens.
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
The following day, John Tinker wore an armband with the same result.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
King Charles wore a black tie to mourn the wife of his late mother's cousin, while Queen Camilla wore a black armband.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Troops on public duties and those working in the Royal Mews and Livery will wear black armbands.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
The following day, John Tinker wore an armband with the same result.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
King Charles wore a black tie to mourn the wife of his late mother's cousin, while Queen Camilla wore a black armband.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Troops on public duties and those working in the Royal Mews and Livery will wear black armbands.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for armband
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“Armband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armband. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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