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

Even White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles wears a WHOOP; her wristband recently caused some security concerns when a photo of it was mistaken for a smartwatch. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026

To qualify for the Loyalty Presale, fans must have purchased Outside Lands tickets via Front Gate Tickets or registered a wristband within the past five years (2021-2025). —Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026

Admission is free and a $20 taste wristband is required for the chili cook-off. —Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2026

As with Future of Music, limited first-come, first- serve entry will be available for Platinum and Music badge holders, as well as Music festival wristband holders. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 27 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