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wristband

[ rist-band ]

noun

  1. the band of a sleeve, especially that of a shirt sleeve, that covers the wrist.
  2. a strap attached to a wrist watch and worn around the wrist.
  3. a sweatband worn on the wrist to absorb perspiration.


wristband

/ ˈrɪstˌbænd /

noun

  1. a band around the wrist, esp one attached to a watch or forming part of a long sleeve
  2. a sweatband around the wrist
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of wristband1

First recorded in 1565–75; wrist + band 2
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Example Sentences

The only wait was to get her brother a Zoom Thru wristband.

Our tests weeks later revealed that railcar chemicals had even penetrated the business’s silicone wristband products on its shelves.

From Salon

The Origin glasses can make calls, take photos, play videos and games, and connect to a wristband that lets you click different items as they appear in your field of view.

From Slate

"It had a teddy bear on the top and inside the box was a cot card and her wristband from the Countess of Chester," she said.

From BBC

Judge Mark Scarsi ruled that protesters had “established checkpoints and required passers-by to wear a specific wristband to cross them”, and blocking “people who supported the existence of the state of Israel”.

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