wristband
wristband Lexical Profile
wristband Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A band, strap, or bracelet worn around the wrist, typically used for identification, event access, medical alerts, or decoration.
"The security guard checked everyone's wristband before allowing them entry into the music festival."
A band of absorbent material worn around the wrist, especially by athletes, to wipe away sweat.
"The tennis player wiped her forehead with a terrycloth wristband between serves."
The part of a sleeve, such as a cuff, that fits and fastens around the wrist.
"He rolled up the tight wristbands of his shirt before starting to wash the dishes."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed as a compound of 'wrist' and 'band' in the mid-16th century, originally referring to the part of a sleeve that covers the wrist. Later adapted to describe separate bands worn for sweat absorption, identification, or decoration.
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