wrist

noun

ˈrist 

1

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal

2

: the part of a garment or glove covering the wrist

Examples of wrist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scammers sometimes still escape with just a slap on the wrist. —Alana Semuels, TIME, 18 Sep. 2024

Both bangles are featured in eight colors and are suitable for wrists or ankles. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024

On the wrist, the 46mm Series 10 feels way more discreet than the Ultra 2, not to mention more effortlessly dressy and chic. —David Phelan, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

The Apple Watch identifies breathing disturbances by using an accelerometer to measure movements at the wrist that indicate disruptions to normal breathing patterns. —Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Middle High German rist wrist, ankle, Old English wrǣstan to twist — more at wrest

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wrist

• slap on the wrist
• wrist pin
• wrist shot
• wrist wrestling

Kids Definition

wrist

noun

ˈrist 

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm

also : a corresponding part of a lower animal

Medical Definition

wrist

noun

ˈrist 

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal