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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On Friday and Saturday nights, attendees under 18 who are taller than 60 inches are required to purchase either a nightly unlimited ride wristband or a weekend Mega Pass to enter. Eva Andersen, CBS News, 12 May 2026 The good news, though, is that his girlfriend got a wristband. Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2026 Parking at Cal Expo and carnival ride wristbands are sold separately. Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026 The Fitbit Air, the company's first new fitness tracker in years, is a screenless wristband focused on subtle, all-day health monitoring—a concept already popularized by Whoop. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026 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 19 May. 2026.

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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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