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wrist watch

American  
Or wristwatch

noun

  1. a watch attached to a strap or band worn about the wrist.


Etymology

Origin of wrist watch

First recorded in 1895–1900

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The 38-year-old businessman, who runs a virtual asset management firm, allegedly gave the captain a wrist watch with a hidden camera to support his intelligence stealing, though he ended up using his smartphone, police said.

From Seattle Times Apr. 28, 2022

Estimote has created a “Proof of Health” wearable available as a lanyard, wrist watch, or card.

From Slate May 12, 2020

He removed my wallet, phone and keys; unclasped my wrist watch and the Fitbit my kids had given me for my birthday; and patted down my legs.

From Salon Nov. 11, 2016

"They say they're going to sell a wrist watch, but it's adults who are playing Pokemon GO ... and are they going to wear a Pokemon GO Plus watch?"

From Reuters Jul. 27, 2016

He kept glancing at his wrist watch, anticipating the arrival of Reverend Gal- amison.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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