armband
|arm-band|
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/ˈɑɹmˌbænd/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːmˌbænd/
band worn on the arm
Etymology
'armband' originates from English, specifically the words 'arm' and 'band', where 'arm' meant 'arm' and 'band' meant 'strip' or 'bond'.
'armband' developed from earlier compound forms such as Middle English 'arm-band' (from Old English 'earm' for 'arm' and Old Norse/Old English 'band'/'bænd' for 'strip, bond') and eventually became the single word 'armband' in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'a strip or band for the arm', but over time it evolved into the current meanings of an ornament, a sign of mourning, or an identifier such as a captain's band.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a band worn around the arm, often as an accessory, for identification, or as part of a uniform.
She pinned a bright armband to her sleeve to show she was a volunteer.
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Noun 2
a usually black band worn on the arm to show mourning or respect for someone who has died.
After the funeral, many family members wore a black armband for a week.
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