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Synonyms

armband

American  
[ahrm-band] / ˈɑrmˌbænd /

noun

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


armband British  
/ 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of armband

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

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Tavernier also wore the armband during Graeme Murty, Michael Beale, Barry Ferguson and Russell Martin's brief stints as boss.

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

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

Bernard looks at his armband, then back at me.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

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