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

When at the Christian festival, her colour-coded child wristband was clearly on show, she told police.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

There are 625 variations, and the creation will then appear at the start and finish of the attraction, injected into the ride’s projectors via a guest wristband.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Another fan, @Ste106956, said "by paying a premium I will be fully expecting a wristband for the front".

From BBC • May 29, 2025

I wasn’t mad that Vonetta had gotten the Timex with the pink wristband and couldn’t hold on to it, while mine is plain brown and still on my arm.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia