Mourning Band (Noun)
Meaning
A black band worn by a man (on the arm or hat) as a sign of mourning.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The man wore a mourning band on his arm to show respect for his deceased father.
- After the funeral, he continued to wear the mourning band on his hat as a symbol of his grief.
- The tradition of wearing a mourning band was still observed by some men in the small town.
- He tied a black mourning band around his upper arm, a somber reminder of his loss.
- The mourning band on his sleeve was a subtle yet powerful expression of his sorrow.