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wristlet
noun
wrist·let
ˈris(t)-lət 
: a band encircling the wrist
especially
: a close-fitting knitted band attached to the top of a glove or the end of a sleeve
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Target has tons of travel bags on sale, including this convertible crossbody from Vera Bradley, which also doubles as a wallet and wristlet.
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
This wristlet from Patricia Nash is bright, cheery, and made of 100 percent full-grain leather, which feels soft and supple.
—Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
The sweet spot between a wristlet and a full-size purse, this slightly larger version of Lululemon’s original belt bag gets praise for its ability to pack a lot of goods while still being comfortable and cute.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
Not stopping at just that, the brand Dasein is also treating shoppers to a separate but included-with-purchase wristlet that matches its larger counterpart.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
This wristlet from Patricia Nash is bright, cheery, and made of 100 percent full-grain leather, which feels soft and supple.
—Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
The sweet spot between a wristlet and a full-size purse, this slightly larger version of Lululemon’s original belt bag gets praise for its ability to pack a lot of goods while still being comfortable and cute.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
Not stopping at just that, the brand Dasein is also treating shoppers to a separate but included-with-purchase wristlet that matches its larger counterpart.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wristlet
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“Wristlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristlet. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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wristlet
noun
wrist·let
ˈris(t)-lət
: wristband
especially
: a close-fitting knitted band at the end of a glove or sleeve
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