wristband

American  

[rist-band] / ˈrɪstˌbænd /

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.

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wristband British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of wristband

First recorded in 1565–75; wrist + band ²

Example Sentences

Cavill co-founded a company that uses a wristband to predict women’s hot flashes, paired with a cooling mattress pad, so she knows a thing or two about sensors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Elle says Miles got her a wristband for entry one year and they went to the festival together.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

He showed how the smart glasses, when paired with a smart wristband, could be used to write and send text by subtly moving one’s fingers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

When she arrived at the stadium, she said stewards initially helped her to the VIP check-in point, where she received her wristband and merchandise.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

She smiled as she wiped her forehead with her wristband.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan