wrist

noun

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

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Nowadays, the market is replete with accordion-style fans: confirming that, while their spinning counterparts might unburden your wrist, nothing ever beats the dramatic flair. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 June 2025 Marlee Matlin has a word tattooed on each of her wrists. Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025 Ticks can hide out all over your body, like your chest, shoulders, ankles, wrists, and feet. Julia Ries, Health, 25 June 2025 The encounter was not considered an attack, but the biker’s wrist was injured in the crash, officials said. Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for wrist

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of wrist was before the 12th century

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“Wrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrist. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

wrist

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

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