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Definition of watchband

watchband

/ˈwɑːtʃ.bænd/
watch · band
Plural:watchbands
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watchband Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A strap, bracelet, or band of leather, metal, rubber, or cloth used to secure a wristwatch to a person's wrist.

Example

"She decided to swap out the original leather watchband for a waterproof silicone one before going on vacation."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'watch' and 'band', first appearing in English in the late 19th to early 20th century as wristwatches began to replace pocket watches in common use.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Watchband. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/watchband
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