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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Odegaard had only been at Arsenal for one full season when he was given the armband, but has now made 201 appearances for the club.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 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
United players and staff wore black armbands for unity with the victims and families affected.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 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
United players and staff wore black armbands for unity with the victims and families affected.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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