arm·band

[ahrm-band]
noun
a fabric band worn around the upper arm as a badge or symbol; brassard.

Origin:
1790–1800; arm1 + band2

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armband (ˈɑːmˌbænd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a band of material worn round the arm, such as one bearing an identifying mark, etc, or a black one indicating mourning
2.  an inflatable buoyancy aid, worn on the upper arm of a person learning to swim
3.  an elasticated band worn round the upper arm to keep the shirtsleeve in place

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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
Example sentences
However, school officials feel that the armband is disruptive and unpatriotic.
Options include armband straps, holsters, and tripods.
Decorative elements, such as the armband, helped mask the joins.
The principal tells you that you will be suspended from school until you decide
  that you will no longer wear the armband.
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