wristwatch

noun

wrist·​watch ˈrist-ˌwäch 

: a small watch that is attached to a bracelet or strap and is worn around the wrist

Examples of wristwatch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The victim appears to remove his wristwatch and hand it to one of the men, who then entered a gray Honda sedan and drove away. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

In that case, more than $300,000 in luggage, glasses, wristwatches and jewelry was stolen, according to the criminal complaint. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026

Bridegan’s body was left splayed in the street, with his car, wallet, wristwatch and other personal items untouched, according to police. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Twenty-seven Rare Handcrafts will be on show in Milan, from dome and desk clocks to pocket and wristwatches. — Ming Liu, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wristwatch

• hopscotch
• stopwatch
• boche
• botch
• brough
• crotch
• gotch
• notch
• rotch
• scotch
• swatch
• watch

Kids Definition

wristwatch

noun

wrist·​watch ˈris-ˌtwäch 

: a small watch attached to a bracelet or strap to fasten about the wrist