armband
noun
arm·band
ˈärm-ˌband 
: a band worn around the arm
especially
: a band worn around the arm for identification or in mourning
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Twisting bands of open ends and overlapping ends, two of the rings were armbands.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Prince, the eldest child of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, walked the red carpet at the April 20 event in a black suit adorned with a red armband.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
School officials said athletes will also wear tributes in their honor, including helmet stickers, black armbands, and bracelets supporting Jamison's recovery.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Previously, centre-back Gabriel has been next in line to wear the armband.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Prince, the eldest child of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, walked the red carpet at the April 20 event in a black suit adorned with a red armband.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
School officials said athletes will also wear tributes in their honor, including helmet stickers, black armbands, and bracelets supporting Jamison's recovery.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Previously, centre-back Gabriel has been next in line to wear the armband.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Armband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armband. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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