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
Former manager Erik ten Hag made him the skipper in the summer of 2023 after taking the armband off Harry Maguire, whose place in the team was far from certain.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
City have lost the experience of Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Rodri this summer, with Ruben Dias taking the captain's armband and Erling Haaland being part of the leadership group.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Yet, it was a signal of Alonso and Chelsea's backing when Reece James left the field he passed his long-time vice-captain the armband as usual.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
It’s good I have PE after break, because I give Yolanda an armband and she grins really big at me as she ties it on.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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