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wristband

noun

wrist·​band ˈris(t)-ˌband How to pronounce wristband (audio)
1
: the part of a sleeve covering the wrist
2
: a band encircling the wrist

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There are 625 different ways to customize the ride, using interactive touchscreens and RFID wristbands. Eve Chen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025 Users can control the device via hand gestures with a special wristband. Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025 Sweet cravers will need to look for Disney cast members handing out wristbands at the candy cane locations in the parks. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025 Chuck, while still waiting for his hair to grow out, continued to rep a handful of Iron Maiden shirts along with a studded wristband. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wristband

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wristband was in 1571

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“Wristband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristband. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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wristband

noun
wrist·​band ˈris(t)-ˌband How to pronounce wristband (audio)
: a band or a part of a sleeve encircling the wrist

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