wristband

Meaning

1. The cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist.
2. A strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports.
3. A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist.
4. A band that supports a wristwatch.
5. A cord worn around the wrist, used to hold a small object such as a knife: a lanyard

Synonyms

bracelet

cuff

wristlet

watchband

watchstrap

watch bracelet

headline

armhole

band

bangle

armband

wrist band

Translations

bracelet

Armband

manchette

bandeau de poignet

braccialetto

Manschette

puño

✊

manchet

puny

✊

βραχιόλι

polsino

μανικέτο

cinturino

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹɪs(t)ˌbænd/

Etymology

From wrist + band.