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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On his wrist, Liu wore the 40mm Day-Date with a meteorite dial in a white gold case by Rolex, a founding supporter of the Academy Museum and the gala’s sponsor. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025 His fingers tightened on my wrist. Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025 The co-axial construction means the hands literally pass beneath the tourbillon cage, creating another cool effect on the wrist. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025 Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber played on Friday after dealing with quadriceps ailments, with Kleber making his preseason debut in the second half after fellow backup big man Jaxson Hayes was ruled out because of a bruised right wrist. Khobi Price, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 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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