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

Players partnered with brands including Head, Adidas, Nike, Fila, Ellesse and even Coca Cola bringing their names and signatures to everything from rackets and sneakers to wristbands and warm-up gear. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026

Unlimited ride wristbands are $30 on Thursday and Friday and $35 on Saturday and Sunday. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

Also, removing your wristband automatically voids it, according to the music festival, so festivalgoers who did secure tickets through official channels shouldn’t remove their wristband. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Following Rubinger’s comeback, several NBA players, including Wade, wore orange wristbands in her honor on the court. — Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 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