wristband

noun

wrist·​band ˈris(t)-ˌband How to pronounce wristband (audio)
1
: the part of a sleeve covering the wrist
2
: a band encircling the wrist

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Children aged 5 to 14 enrolled in the program receive a personal escort, tracking wristband and supervised transitions through airports, including layovers. Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 Other gadgets include headbands, wristbands, earbuds, smart glasses, and even implanted brain links. Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025 Because children with autism sometimes wander off, parents can choose to include an RFID chip in their child’s wristband so that a staff member can facilitate their safe return. Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025 The first step is deciding on a ring versus a wristband. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wristband

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wristband was in 1571

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“Wristband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristband. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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wristband

noun
wrist·​band ˈris(t)-ˌband How to pronounce wristband (audio)
: a band or a part of a sleeve encircling the wrist

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