wristwatch

noun

wrist·​watch ˈrist-ˌwäch How to pronounce wristwatch (audio)
: a small watch that is attached to a bracelet or strap and is worn around the wrist

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The real release, revealed on May 12 ahead of the teased May 16 date, was a collection of eight pocket watches, not wristwatches, built from a collision between Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak and the old Swatch POP line from the 1980s. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Watch collectors had anticipated the collaboration to result in a wristwatch, and watch accessory companies, such as Helvetus and Delugs, have announced plans to offer straps to allow the watches to be worn on the wrist. James Powel, USA Today, 17 May 2026 Keepiece, Cooper’s own vintage dealership, showed lovingly worn wristwatches from brands such as Omega, Tudor, and Grand Seiko, as well as a selection of colorful, customizable leather straps. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026 The company also certified a custom-Swiss wristwatch for use aboard its upcoming Haven-1 space station. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wristwatch

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First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wristwatch was in 1896

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“Wristwatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristwatch. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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wristwatch

noun
wrist·​watch ˈris-ˌtwäch How to pronounce wristwatch (audio)
: a small watch attached to a bracelet or strap to fasten about the wrist

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