wristband
noun
wrist·band
ˈris(t)-ˌband 
1
: the part of a sleeve covering the wrist
2
: a band encircling the wrist
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Music wristbands, which grant secondary access to showcases, are available for $149.
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Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Nomad’s latest wristband for Apple Watch builds on the success of its Stratos range.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Friendship bracelets at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour or Coldplay’s recyclable LED wristbands become rituals that make the audience feel like active participants.
—Ben Kruger, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
The autopsy report made no mention of the choking incident involving his jail wristband, Cardenas’ family claimed.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
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Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Nomad’s latest wristband for Apple Watch builds on the success of its Stratos range.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Friendship bracelets at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour or Coldplay’s recyclable LED wristbands become rituals that make the audience feel like active participants.
—Ben Kruger, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
The autopsy report made no mention of the choking incident involving his jail wristband, Cardenas’ family claimed.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Wristband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristband. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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wristband
noun
wrist·band
ˈris(t)-ˌband
: a band or a part of a sleeve encircling the wrist
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