wrist

noun

ˈrist 

1

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal

2

: the part of a garment or glove covering the wrist

Examples of wrist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Not to mention, I’m still enchanted by the way the curling rod attachment magically does the work of twisting my hair, without hardly a flick of the wrist from me. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024

The doctor is still winding the slimy material around his wrist and hand, and the separate layers of material have started to merge into one another, forming a single white mass, which the doctor smooths and molds. —David Szalay, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2024

Bracelets: Elegant and timeless pieces for every wrist. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024

Fans of the viral fitness brand Bala should also check out The Starter Kit, which includes a set of Bala Bangles for your wrists and ankles, two three-pound Bala Bars, and a 10-pound Power Ring (all for $20 less than usual). —Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Middle High German rist wrist, ankle, Old English wrǣstan to twist — more at wrest

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wrist

• slap on the wrist
• wrist pin
• wrist shot
• wrist wrestling

Kids Definition

wrist

noun

ˈrist 

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm

also : a corresponding part of a lower animal

Medical Definition

wrist

noun

ˈrist 

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal