armband

[ahrm-band]

noun

1. a fabric band worn around the upper arm as a badge or symbol; brassard.

armband

/ ˈɑːmˌbænd /

noun

1. a band of material worn round the arm, such as one bearing an identifying mark, etc, or a black one indicating mourning

2. an inflatable buoyancy aid, worn on the upper arm of a person learning to swim

3. an elasticated band worn round the upper arm to keep the shirtsleeve in place

Word History and Origins

Origin of armband¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; arm ¹ + band ²

Example Sentences

Veteran striker Lewandowski, wearing the captain's armband, opened the scoring in the fourth minute.

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The singer's four-octave vocal range is represented by a musical stave encircling the coin from bass to treble, while a studded armband etched along the edge pays tribute to his iconic Live Aid outfit.

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He was sent off five times for the Gunners and spent six weeks as captain in 2019, clashed with his own fans and was stripped of the armband.

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The jury was shown a short video Stewart posted of himself wearing a German army helmet, a Nazi armband and a skull face covering.

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She wore the captain's armband as England reached the World Cup final a year later and was a dependable leader throughout her international career.

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