armband

noun
UK: /ˈɑːm.bænd/
US: /ˈɑːrm.bænd/

  1. A piece of cloth worn around the upper arm, usually to show that someone belongs to a particular group or has a particular job.

    1. The team captain wore an armband. [ ] [ ]
    2. Security staff were identifiable by the bright yellow armband they wore during the event. [ ] [ ]

  2. A strip of black cloth worn around the arm as a sign of mourning.

    1. He wore a black armband after his father died. [ ] [ ]
    2. The players wore armbands as a mark of respect for their former teammate who passed away. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

wristband

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "armband" in English means: A piece of cloth worn around the upper arm, usually to show that someone belongs to a particular group or has a particular job., A strip of black cloth worn around the arm as a sign of mourning..

The phonetic transcription of "armband" is /ˈɑːm.bænd/ in British English and /ˈɑːrm.bænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "armband": wristband.

Example usage of "armband": "The team captain wore an armband.". More examples on the page.