arm in arm

phrase

: with arms linked together

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For now, the two seem very happy just taking a walk together, arm in arm—matching wedding bands and all. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 They were seen walking arm in arm in Rome last summer, and celebrity gossip account Deuxmoi also reported that Styles and Kravitz had been spotted kissing at Rita’s in London the week prior. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 The pair crossed the finish arm in arm, Pogačar whispering in his teammate’s ear to keep pedaling to the line. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026 The foursome was seated arm in arm, wearing replica jerseys of Spain’s team and celebrating the country’s dramatic semifinal win over France. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for arm in arm

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of arm in arm was in the 15th century

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“Arm in arm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arm%20in%20arm. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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