wrist

noun

ˈrist 

1

a

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm

b

: the part of a vertebrate animal corresponding to the human wrist

2

: the part of a garment or glove covering the wrist

Examples of wrist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The gun, however, was discharged, striking one of the victims in the wrist area, police said. —Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026

While the woman’s wrists are being held to her sides, Lentz punches her several times, the video shows. —Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026

Add resistance to your workouts with these comfortable wrist and ankle weights. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026

Additionally, WatchOS 26 introduces helpful new features, including a convenient wrist flick gesture and timely suggestions. —Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Middle High German rist wrist, ankle, Old English wrǣstan to twist — more at wrest

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wrist

• slap on the wrist
• wrist pin
• wrist shot
• wrist wrestling

Rhymes for wrist

• cist
• cyst
• fist
• gist
• grist
• hissed
• kissed
• kist
• list
• missed
• mist
• schist

Kids Definition

wrist

noun

ˈrist 

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm

also : a corresponding part of a lower animal

Medical Definition

wrist

noun

ˈrist 

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal