wristband
noun
wrist·band
ˈris(t)-ˌband 
1
: the part of a sleeve covering the wrist
2
: a band encircling the wrist
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At Walt Disney World in Orlando free buses from the airport to its on-site hotels ground to a halt along with contactless room keys which came in the form of collectable wristbands.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Princess’ OceanMedallion, a quarter-sized wearable device that connects to the Princess Cruises App, doubles as a room key, credit card, and food-delivery tracker, and Royal Caribbean’s wristbands serve as your boarding pass, room key, and on-board wallet.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Plaza Calle del Cuatro, located on East 4th Street and French Street, will host an outdoor beer garden and require the purchase of a $5 wristband to enter.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The festival is cashless, meaning attendees will have to pay with card, things like Apple Pay or with their wristband.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Princess’ OceanMedallion, a quarter-sized wearable device that connects to the Princess Cruises App, doubles as a room key, credit card, and food-delivery tracker, and Royal Caribbean’s wristbands serve as your boarding pass, room key, and on-board wallet.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Plaza Calle del Cuatro, located on East 4th Street and French Street, will host an outdoor beer garden and require the purchase of a $5 wristband to enter.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The festival is cashless, meaning attendees will have to pay with card, things like Apple Pay or with their wristband.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Wristband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristband. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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wristband
noun
wrist·band
ˈris(t)-ˌband
: a band or a part of a sleeve encircling the wrist
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