Armband
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A band worn around the upper arm as identification, to indicate mourning, or as a buoyancy aid for swimming.
“The captain wore a yellow armband to identify himself to the referee throughout the match.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
arm·band
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Synonyms
brassardband
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Wordle
Starts ARM- and ends -BAND with only two vowels A and A well separated, a recognisable compound
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Scrabble
B (3), M (3), and D (2) combine for 12 points base, a strong everyday word for Scrabble play
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