wristband
noun
wrist·band
ˈris(t)-ˌband 
1
: the part of a sleeve covering the wrist
2
: a band encircling the wrist
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Music wristbands, which grant secondary access to music showcases, are $149.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
The autopsy report made no mention of the choking incident involving his jail wristband, Cardenas’ family claimed.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
One of its glasses pairs with a wristband that allows people to send texts using subtle finger movements.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
At the gate, ride wristbands are $35 on weekdays and $50 on weekends.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
The autopsy report made no mention of the choking incident involving his jail wristband, Cardenas’ family claimed.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
One of its glasses pairs with a wristband that allows people to send texts using subtle finger movements.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
At the gate, ride wristbands are $35 on weekdays and $50 on weekends.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Wristband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristband. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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wristband
noun
wrist·band
ˈris(t)-ˌband
: a band or a part of a sleeve encircling the wrist
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