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wristlet
noun
wrist·let
ˈris(t)-lət 
: a band encircling the wrist
especially
: a close-fitting knitted band attached to the top of a glove or the end of a sleeve
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Pebbled leather and gold hardware give this wristlet a luxe feel, while the detachable strap and just-large-enough size add functionality.
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Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
This pack of two phone tether wristlets offers peace of mind when stopping to look at a map, take a call, or snap a picture.
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Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
More than 2,000 shoppers have given this straw crossbody — which can also be carried as a wristlet or clutch — a five-star rating.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Kate Spade Outlet has deals on handbags, wristlets, and wallets for every spring activity.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
This pack of two phone tether wristlets offers peace of mind when stopping to look at a map, take a call, or snap a picture.
—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
More than 2,000 shoppers have given this straw crossbody — which can also be carried as a wristlet or clutch — a five-star rating.
—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Kate Spade Outlet has deals on handbags, wristlets, and wallets for every spring activity.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Wristlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristlet. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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wristlet
noun
wrist·let
ˈris(t)-lət
: wristband
especially
: a close-fitting knitted band at the end of a glove or sleeve
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