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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

/ ˈɪˌæԻ /

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of wristband1

First recorded in 1565–75; wrist + band 2
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Example Sentences

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LED wristbands lit up in array of colours as she belted out Alien Superstar and I'm That Girl - which certainly got the best reaction from fans of the night.

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They have provided vehicle rental companies with wristbands with the message "drive on the left" in nine different languages.

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Another fan, @Ste106956, said "by paying a premium I will be fully expecting a wristband for the front".

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Participants will have to be 21 years or older, wear a wristband and buy alcoholic drinks from participating and licensed businesses.

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There aren’t hard tickets but rather wristbands that need to be activated.

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