armband
Americannoun
noun
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a band of material worn round the arm, such as one bearing an identifying mark, etc, or a black one indicating mourning
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an inflatable buoyancy aid, worn on the upper arm of a person learning to swim
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an elasticated band worn round the upper arm to keep the shirtsleeve in place
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Example Sentences
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She also offered to let him wear a black armband while competing.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
Athletes are permitted to express their views in press conferences and on social media, and the IOC had said on Tuesday it would allow Heraskevych to wear a plain black armband.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
The IOC said that it had tried to find a compromise, including offering Heraskevych the option of displaying his helmet immediately after the competition and wearing a black armband.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
They certainly stepped up - not least Burn, who wore the captain's armband.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026
In science, Bernard notices my armband right off, and he asks me about it super loud.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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