Word
armband
Phoneticsarm·band, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɑɹmˌbænd/
UK/ˈɑːmbænd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a piece of cloth or plastic worn around the upper arm. It is often used to show a person's role in a group, like a leader or a referee.
n. a strip of fabric or plastic worn around the upper arm, typically to indicate a person's status, role, or team affiliation.
Examples
“The referee wore a bright yellow armband to show his position.”
“The team captain was easily identified by the red armband he wore during the championship match.”
“In many professional leagues, the captain is distinguished by a black armband, a tradition that serves both as a visual identifier and a mark of leadership.”
Examples
simple
“The referee wore a bright yellow armband to show his position.”
contextual
“The team captain was easily identified by the red armband he wore during the championship match.”
complex
“In many professional leagues, the captain is distinguished by a black armband, a tradition that serves both as a visual identifier and a mark of leadership.”
Real-World Examples
“I would arrive armed with what I liked to call my anti-drowning armour: armbands, floats, goggles, and a swimming hat.” “Now wearing the captain’s armband, he scored twice and set up another as Dino Toppmöller got off to a roaring start as Lens manager .” Etymology
From arm + band.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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