wristband
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Definition of wristband
1 : the part of a sleeve covering the wrist
2 : a band encircling the wrist
Examples of wristband in a Sentence
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It’s much easier to swap out wristbands on a Galaxy or Apple Watch. — Stefan Etienne, The Verge, "Fossil Sport Smartwatch review: new watch, same old tricks," 20 Nov. 2018 David Adamson has been in a care home for 17 years and is the first to wear the biometric wristband. — Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, "What to Wear: Like father, like son," 13 June 2018 If the wandering person happens to be wearing a wristband or anklet from Project Lifesaver, the likelihood of them being found quickly increases substantially. — Damar Services, Indianapolis Star, "Meet the wristband that helps first responders find missing people faster," 1 June 2018 South Water Kitchen will offer $5 draft craft beers to anybody wearing a Lolla wristband all weekend long. — Shelbie Lynn Bostedt, RedEye Chicago, "Lollapalooza food and drink specials to get you through four days of festival," 2 Aug. 2017 Fitbit Fitbit is unveiling a series of fashion-forward wristbands to go with their Versa smartwatch. — Shoshana Wodinsky, The Verge, "Fitbit releases new wristbands for its Versa smartwatch," 23 July 2018 The wristband is equipped with a whistle and a compass as well. — Rori Kotch, Country Living, "This Life Vest Alternative Might Completely Change How You Swim," 8 July 2015 The staff had run out of the pink-and-purple wristbands that would allow exiting fans to re-enter the grounds, one steward explained. — Karen Crouse, New York Times, "Wimbledon Has a New Doubles Event: Tennis and the World Cup," 7 July 2018 No re-entries will be allowed after 7 p.m. On July 8, no re-entry wristbands will be issued. — Samantha West, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Summerfest 2018: All the information you need to know for the world's largest music festival," 18 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wristband.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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wristband
noun
English Language Learners Definition of wristband
: a band of plastic, paper, cloth, etc., that you wear around your wrist
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wristband
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Kids Definition of wristband
1 : the part of a sleeve that goes around the wrist
2 : a band that goes around the wrist (as for support or to absorb sweat)
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