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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Polo shirts, tracksuits, sweaters, hats, wristbands and socks are all offered in green and white, embroidered with a small goat. — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 28 June 2026 Players must be in stark white clothing from head-to-toe, including caps, wristbands, socks, shoes (although small logos are allowed), and even shoelaces. — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 30 June 2026 At the end of their talk, Presutti produced a Thrive For Life wristband and placed it in Sanchez’s palm. — Rufus Walker, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026 Skirts, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, hats, headbands, wristbands and socks must be completely white (allowing for one centimeter of trim). — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wristband

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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

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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