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

Word History and Origins

Origin of wristband¹

First recorded in 1565–75; wrist + band ²

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

Reading a Roman play call that’s so long that it requires quarterbacks to wear wristbands doesn’t seem that difficult after he’s untangled differential equations.

From Los Angeles Times

"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”.

From BBC