watchband

American  

[woch-band] / ˈwɒtʃˌbænd /

noun

1. a leather, metal, fabric, or plastic bracelet or strap attached to a wrist watch to hold it on the wrist.

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watchband British  

/ ˈwɒtʃˌbænd /

noun

1. Also called (in Britain and other countries): watchstrap.  a strap of leather, cloth, etc, attached to a watch for fastening it around the wrist

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Etymology

Origin of watchband

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; watch + band ²

Example Sentences

Budget Buddy found cheaper alternatives to an expensive espresso machine, and Color Analysis helped me pick out a new watchband based on my hair, eye and skin color.

From The Wall Street Journal

On a recent Sunday evening at the Cumberland Mall store, about 15 employees in blue T-shirts with a white Apple logo attended to customers browsing rows of colorful watchbands.

From New York Times

Alligator hides are made into luxury leather for products including watchbands, boots and purses.

From Seattle Times

The luxury market for alligator skin remains, with watchbands the most popular item.

From Washington Times

The red and green versions of the device feature a similar design to the Nike Editions of Apple’s smartwatches, with a rubber watchband covered in small holes.

From The Verge