wristband

[rist-band]

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.

wristband

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of wristband¹

First recorded in 1565–75; wrist + band ²

Example Sentences

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

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But the government’s proposal goes further: It wants a “prohibition on requiring wristbands, ideological pledges, or vouching for access to public campus areas.”

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He showed how the smart glasses, when paired with a smart wristband, could be used to write and send text by subtly moving one’s fingers.

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The firm also introduced a so-called neural wristband that pairs with its Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses to allow users to carry out tasks like sending messages with small hand gestures.

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The government is calling for a ban on wristbands and “ideological pledges” to gain access to university grounds.

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