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

This layout also allows the watch to remain just over 10mm in total thickness, meaning this 41mm watch will wear flat on the wrist. —Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025

After briefly being hailed as heroes, the New York Yankees fans who pried a ball out of Mookie Betts' glove after grabbing his wrists won't see their team, or any other, for a long time. —Ryan Morik, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025

These ‘mini telescopes’ are easy to carry, usually in a pouch or a bag, with many being supplied with a wrist strap. —Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025

Other features include an extended wrist rest and the ability to connect to and switch between up to four devices through dedicated hotkeys. —Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025

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