wristband

American  

[rist-band] / ˈrɪstˌbænd /

noun

1. the band of a sleeve, especially that of a shirt sleeve, that covers the wrist.

2. a strap attached to a wrist watch and worn around the wrist.

3. a sweatband worn on the wrist to absorb perspiration.

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wristband British  

/ ˈrɪstˌbænd /

noun

1. a band around the wrist, esp one attached to a watch or forming part of a long sleeve

2. a sweatband around the wrist

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Etymology

Origin of wristband

First recorded in 1565–75; wrist + band ²

Example Sentences

Elle says Miles got her a wristband for entry one year and they went to the festival together.

From BBC

But even with a year’s break, the event’s popularity hasn’t waned: General admission wristbands for the weekend, which run at about $675, are sold out, and only one-day passes, which cost $300, remain.

From Los Angeles Times

Participants wore research-grade wristbands for one week to record both their step counts and how their steps were distributed throughout the day.

From Science Daily

The county gave her son and mother each a free wristband that emits a radio signal every few seconds.

From Los Angeles Times

As I leave the queue, staff are handing out wristbands to the first 200 people in the line.

From BBC