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

When this proved too difficult, his buddy, John Peter, grabbed Betts’ right wrist in an attempt to stop the Dodgers outfielder from retaining possession of the ball. —Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Move into a plank position, aligning your shoulders to your wrists and keeping your feet hip-width apart. —Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024

Wednesday was the first of at least six games for the Bulls without Ball, who suffered a sprained right wrist in Monday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024

What’s more, the biggest charge was accrued when Mandy brought her ex-boyfriend to the emergency room for a broken wrist. —Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 31 Oct. 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