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

Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor had penned the initials NY and DC onto his wristband, for the cities directly hit by the hatred. — Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

The PiLY is a screen-less wearable wristband that tracks your health and fitness stats, and doubles as a voice recorder. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026

Players partnered with brands including Head, Adidas, Nike, Fila, Ellesse and even Coca Cola bringing their names and signatures to everything from rackets and sneakers to wristbands and warm-up gear. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026

Unlimited ride wristbands are $30 on Thursday and Friday and $35 on Saturday and Sunday. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 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