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Definition of armbands

armbands

/ˈɑːrmˌbændz/
arm · bands
Plural:armbands
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• noun

1

Bands of cloth or other material worn around the upper arm, typically over a sleeve, to indicate a role, rank, mourning, or affiliation, or to hold a device.

Example

"The players wore black armbands during the match as a mark of respect for their late coach."

2

British A pair of inflatable plastic rings worn around the upper arms by children or beginners to help them float while learning to swim.

Example

"The instructor made sure the young children were wearing their inflatable armbands before entering the shallow end of the pool."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Armbands. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/armbands
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