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wristlet
noun
wrist·let
ˈris(t)-lət 
: a band encircling the wrist
especially
: a close-fitting knitted band attached to the top of a glove or the end of a sleeve
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This case keeps everything tidy and easy to retrieve, with a pocket to store your phone, and a little wristlet for convenient carrying.
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Sarah Dimuro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Kate Spade Outlet has deals on handbags, wristlets, and wallets for every spring activity.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Smartphone Crossbody Purse offers multiple ways to carry it—wear it as a crossbody, detach the strap to use it as a wristlet, or carry it as a clutch.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
As a result, the diamond wristlets become part of your signature look.
—Malana Vantayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Dimuro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Kate Spade Outlet has deals on handbags, wristlets, and wallets for every spring activity.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Smartphone Crossbody Purse offers multiple ways to carry it—wear it as a crossbody, detach the strap to use it as a wristlet, or carry it as a clutch.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
As a result, the diamond wristlets become part of your signature look.
—Malana Vantayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Wristlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristlet. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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wristlet
noun
wrist·let
ˈris(t)-lət
: wristband
especially
: a close-fitting knitted band at the end of a glove or sleeve
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