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

Using a digital wristband, visitors can personalize their journey by selecting a Hogwarts house and unlocking interactive moments along the way. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025

Kids ride free during October with purchase of an adult wristband. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025

Some cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean International, offer wristbands that can serve as part stateroom key card and part payment method. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025

The wristband is the real innovation and could eventually be a platform in itself that allows third-party developers to integrate wristband controls into other software. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025

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