ARMBAND Definition & Meaning

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armband

[ ahrm-band ]

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noun

a fabric band worn around the upper arm as a badge or symbol; brassard.

armband

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noun

a band of material worn round the arm, such as one bearing an identifying mark, etc, or a black one indicating mourning
an inflatable buoyancy aid, worn on the upper arm of a person learning to swim
an elasticated band worn round the upper arm to keep the shirtsleeve in place

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Origin of armband¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; arm ¹ + band ²

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When top players get the armband it gives them superhuman strength.

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"All of a sudden it feels like he has become the player we all thought he was going to be when he has got the armband on," Dawson added.

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There's a big call to be made this week in Fantasy Premier League as the two highest-owned players compete for the captain's armband.

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All flags at Old Trafford are at half mast, with players wearing black armbands, and a piper played Flower of Scotland as the teams emerged.

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In 2022, England and Germany were among a group of European teams that abandoned plans to promote diversity and inclusion by wearing 'OneLove' armbands at the Qatar World Cup after Fifa threatened sporting sanctions.

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