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 chic accessory not only adorns the wrist but also holds a hair tie, ready for a quick hairstyle switch. —Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024

With a 10x optical zoom that’s crystal clear, comfortable rubber eyecups, and a removable wrist strap, this is the ultimate educational toy for young explorers to take to their favorite nature spots or even the front yard. —Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024

Edman missed the first four months of the season while recovering from wrist surgery and an ankle sprain and didn’t even play his first game with the Dodgers until Aug. 19. —Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024

Published on October 19, 2024 By Sophie Furley This week brought us some serious wrist candy out on the streets of planet Earth. —Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 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