wristband

noun

wrist·​band ˈris(t)-ˌband How to pronounce wristband (audio)
1
: the part of a sleeve covering the wrist
2
: a band encircling the wrist

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All wristband sale proceeds, one for $30 or two for $50, benefited Holiday Hope. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025 One of Graves' members notified the Free Press, via social media, that police told them that Kevin Graves' wallet, festival wristband and ID were found with his remains. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025 Doctor’s Note On the page right next to my marathon wristband is a note from my sports doctor. Sammi Tapper, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024 Removing or tampering with your wristband may result in loss of entry privileges. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wristband 

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wristband was in 1571

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“Wristband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristband. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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wristband

noun
wrist·​band ˈris(t)-ˌband How to pronounce wristband (audio)
: a band or a part of a sleeve encircling the wrist

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