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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Gates open to the free show at 6 p.m. CT at Curtis Hixon Park, and the first 5,000 attendees will be gifted an illuminating wristband to coincide with Glo’s performance. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025 Meta, apparently, is working on glasses with a display, too, targeting later this year — my colleague Alex Heath reports that the company will add its own twist to the formula by shipping a neural wristband that can be used to control them. Victoria Song, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025 Guests will need to check in upon arrival to receive their event wristband. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025 Fiennes was the first to arrive, in a crisp navy suit, and was somewhat charmingly handed a black wristband, which he gamely slipped on before heading to the bar. Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025 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 24 Mar. 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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