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

Cavill co-founded a company that uses a wristband to predict women’s hot flashes, paired with a cooling mattress pad, so she knows a thing or two about sensors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

When at the Christian festival, her colour-coded child wristband was clearly on show, she told police.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Meta’s website says its display glasses with a neural wristband might be unavailable to buy or sold out due to “high demand.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

When she arrived at the stadium, she said stewards initially helped her to the VIP check-in point, where she received her wristband and merchandise.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

For about a week, I was glued to the news and wore a green wristband in solidarity.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi