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Definition of wristlet

wristlet

/ˈrɪst.lət/
wrist · let
Plural:wristlets
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wristlet Lexical Profile

wristlet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small clutch-like purse or wallet equipped with a short strap designed to be looped around the wrist.

Example

"Instead of carrying a heavy shoulder bag to the concert, she tucked her phone and keys into a leather wristlet."

2

A band, bracelet, or decorative ornament worn around the wrist, such as a floral corsage or a knitted cuff.

Example

"The bride's attendants wore delicate floral wristlets made of white orchids and satin ribbon."

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• Nearby Words

wrinkly
wrist
wristband
wristlet
wristwatch
writ
writable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'wrist' and the suffix '-let', modeled after words like 'bracelet' and 'armlet'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wristlet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wristlet
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