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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No one in Angel City history has played in more games or worn the captain’s armband more often than Sarah Gorden.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
After scoring the third goal, winger Jack Moylan held up and kissed a black armband the Republic of Ireland players were wearing "in recognition of all lives lost in the conflict".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
After scoring the Republic of Ireland's third goal, Jack Moylan removed his armband and kissed it before kissing his team's badge.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
With or without the armband, he will be crucial to England's immediate prospects of success.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
I want her to say that change is important and we’re willing to fight for it, even if the fight is just wearing an armband.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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