wristband

noun

wrist·​band ˈris(t)-ˌband How to pronounce wristband (audio)
1
: the part of a sleeve covering the wrist
2
: a band encircling the wrist

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The glasses let users see messages and watch videos on a high-resolution screen, and are controlled by hand gestures via a wristband. semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The Ray‑Ban Display adds a see‑through lens readout and relies on a neural wristband for subtle gesture control, marking Meta’s first consumer smart glasses with a built‑in display. Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025 The digital display can be controlled by hand gestures via a wristband that detects muscle activity. Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025 Those who are camping on site and have a camping wristband or those who purchased a Hotel + Admission Package are the only people allowed to re-enter. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wristband

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wristband was in 1571

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“Wristband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristband. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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wristband

noun
wrist·​band ˈris(t)-ˌband How to pronounce wristband (audio)
: a band or a part of a sleeve encircling the wrist

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