arm in arm

phrase

: with arms linked together

Examples of arm in arm in a Sentence

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His photograph is still on her business website, the two of them arm in arm, and a crystal locket etched with their faces hangs from her SUV’s rearview mirror. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026 Other videos, however, show Kulusich and Pan skipping arm in arm through Fantasyland, with the actor seemingly leaning into the friendly exchange. — Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for arm in arm

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Oct. 2026.

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