wrist watch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wrist watch
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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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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