wristband

noun

wrist·​band ˈris(t)-ˌband How to pronounce wristband (audio)
1
: the part of a sleeve covering the wrist
2
: a band encircling the wrist

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Nonetheless, the study’s lead author, Notre Dame graduate student Alyssa Wicks, recommended opting for lower-cost wristbands made from silicone. Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024 One item that likely no Atlanta Falcons fan would ever want, the wristband the QB wore in Super Bowl LI while leading the Patriots in the biggest comeback in the game’s history, sold for $204,000. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024 Weighing a mere 32 grams, this is one of the lightest wristwatches on the market thanks to its combination of TPT composite materials, grade 5 titanium elements, and elastic wristband. Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024 Meta’s Orion glasses are actually controlled by three devices—the glasses on your face, a gesture sensing wristband, and a large puck—about the size of a portable charger—that does the bulk of the processing for all the software features. Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wristband 

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wristband was in 1571

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“Wristband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristband. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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wristband

noun
wrist·​band ˈris(t)-ˌband How to pronounce wristband (audio)
: a band or a part of a sleeve encircling the wrist

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