wrist

noun

ˈrist 

1

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal

2

: the part of a garment or glove covering the wrist

Examples of wrist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So many modern wrist watches are recreations or reinterpretations of older watches, and many are made to appear as if the entropic effects of time have had their way with these new watches. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 July 2024

Howard allegedly slapped the deputy’s wrist and the deputy handcuffed Howard to the hospital bed, a probable cause affidavit said. —Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2024

Three weeks before her 2014 wedding to Eric, Lara fell off her horse, broke both her wrists, and had emergency surgery. —Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 12 July 2024

In 2020, Brown, who hails from Athens, Ga., was involved in a motorcycle accident, breaking his wrists, arms, legs and pelvis, resulting in a 12-hour surgery. —Jim Asker, Billboard, 12 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Middle High German rist wrist, ankle, Old English wrǣstan to twist — more at wrest

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wrist

• slap on the wrist
• wrist pin
• wrist shot
• wrist wrestling

Kids Definition

wrist

noun

ˈrist 

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm

also : a corresponding part of a lower animal

Medical Definition

wrist

noun

ˈrist 

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal