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

There, under a range of themes, the team explored the joy and creativity of wristwatches, presenting fresh, era-defining concepts to a wide audience that included end users. —Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025

While gold had been excluded from the tariffs, wristwatches and medical equipment, as well as other Swiss exports, could get cheaper for Americans to buy. —Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025

Anyone who likes to go diving, spend time in the wilderness, or just wants to go multiple days without having to charge their wristwatch, should consider this early discount on the device. —Brad Bourque, Wired News, 13 Nov. 2025

The first wristwatch with a commercial quartz movement was introduced by Seiko in 1969 in Tokyo, meaning this brand stands among the icons. —Barry Samaha, Glamour, 12 Nov. 2025

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