noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist.
2. 2
   a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist wordnet
3. 3
   A strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports.
4. 4
   band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist wordnet
5. 5
   A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist.

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6. 6
   A band that supports a wristwatch.
7. 7
   A cord worn around the wrist, used to hold a small object such as a knife: a lanyard

Synonyms

All synonyms

armletbanglewatchbandwatchstrapwristletanklet

Example

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"Every guest on this crew must always wear their wristband."

Etymology

From wrist + band.

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