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

Use in virtual reality MIT engineers demonstrated the wristband’s versatility by using it to control both virtual and physical environments in real time. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026

Stay on top of your health and fitness with this lightweight, wristband-style tracker. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026

Still, the Social Media Victims Law Center and the parents who trace their children’s deaths or harms back to social media will continue to keep fighting, Marquez-Garrett said, wearing several rubber wristbands in honor of victims that have not come off since the trial began. —Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026

Unlimited inflatables wristbands and activity cards cost $8 at city community centers and at the event. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 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