wristwatch

noun

wrist·​watch ˈrist-ˌwäch How to pronounce wristwatch (audio)
: a small watch that is attached to a bracelet or strap and is worn around the wrist

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Over-subscribed does not begin to describe the demand for Rexhepi’s highly coveted wristwatches. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024 An image taken from the cellphone of one of the suspects shows multiple items -- including wristwatches, jewelry and $10,000 in cash -- stolen from Burrow's home in Anderson Township in December 2024, according to the complaint. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2025 The Patek 1518 is, by any standard, one of the most important wristwatches ever produced. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025 Throughout her home are other colorful, oversize objects, including a table shaped like a giant spool of thread, a large multicolored wristwatch and 10 other food stools, including a wedge of cheese. George Etheredge, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wristwatch

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wristwatch was in 1896

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“Wristwatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristwatch. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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wristwatch

noun
wrist·​watch ˈris-ˌtwäch How to pronounce wristwatch (audio)
: a small watch attached to a bracelet or strap to fasten about the wrist

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