wrist

noun

ˈrist 

1

a

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

b

: the part of a vertebrate animal corresponding to the human wrist

2

: the part of a garment or glove covering the wrist

Examples of wrist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These digital watches are a fun way to add a casual, cool aesthetic to your wrist and elevate any outfit. —John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026

On Robbie’s left wrist was a replica of a bracelet Charlotte Brontë had made after Emily and Anne died. —Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026

People who are on ICE detainers wear a green band on their wrists. —Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026

The Broncos outside linebacker underwent surgery on his wrist this week, multiple sources told The Denver Post. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026

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

Rhymes for wrist

• cist
• cyst
• fist
• gist
• grist
• hissed
• kissed
• kist
• list
• missed
• mist
• schist

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