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

Thrifty Thursday has unlimited ride wristbands for $25 at the gate. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026

For the 2026 festival, SXSW has eliminated Film wristbands, but there will be a limited number of individual screening tickets available, particularly at satellite locations including the Rollins Theatre at the Long Center and Zach Theater. —Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026

Don’t let those wristbands come back to bite you. —Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026

More information on carnival tickets, unlimited ride wristbands, and the artist lineup will be announced soon. —Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 19 Feb. 2026

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