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

The exhibition aims to reconcile the athlete’s arena and the artist’s studio and serves as a reminder that whether someone wears a jersey or a museum wristband, the quest for excellence remains the same. —Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026

Two of the three golden wristbands stolen during the raid were also recovered following an agreement prosecutors made with the three men arrested soon after the heist, the outlet reported. —Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026

The Whoop is a no-frills wristband built for function over fashion, while the Oura is a sleek, jewelry-like smart ring that sits on your finger. —Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026

Then plus the wristbands … probably at least 6 grand. —Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 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