wristband

noun

wrist·​band ˈris(t)-ˌband 

1

: the part of a sleeve covering the wrist

2

: a band encircling the wrist

Examples of wristband in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Polo shirts, tracksuits, sweaters, hats, wristbands and socks are all offered in green and white, embroidered with a small goat. — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 28 June 2026

At the end of their talk, Presutti produced a Thrive For Life wristband and placed it in Sanchez’s palm. — Rufus Walker, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026

Campus ambassadors coordinate with their athletic departments to schedule games and Morgan’s Message will send wristbands, stickers and awareness pins with the butterfly logo to be distributed as well as promotional material to be shown at the game. — Sydney Haywood, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026

The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot. — Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wristband

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand

Kids Definition

wristband

noun

wrist·​band ˈris(t)-ˌband 

: a band or a part of a sleeve encircling the wrist