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

While venues mark minors with stamps and patrons older than 21 with wristbands, industry insiders said enforcement collapses in crowded rooms. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Quarterbacks typically wear a wristband with a list of play calls. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

Customers with an Aftershock wristband get 20% off draft beverages and burgers during the days of the festival. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Tasting wristbands are required for Taste of Los Gatos bites and sips. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 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