noun
wristband
RIHS-band
Wristband (noun) means a band worn around the wrist, for decoration, identification, or to absorb sweat during sport. Example: “Festival-goers had to wear a wristband to enter the concert.”
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A band worn around the wrist, for decoration, identification, or to absorb sweat during sport.
"Festival-goers had to wear a wristband to enter the concert."
How to use wristband
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strip worn around the wrist, for style, sport, or to show you have a ticket or pass.
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Etymology
Formed from wrist and band.
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What does “wristband” mean?
The word “wristband” means a band worn around the wrist, for decoration, identification, or to absorb sweat during sport. In plain terms, a strip worn around the wrist, for style, sport, or to show you have a ticket or pass.
How do you pronounce “wristband”?
“Wristband” is pronounced RIHS-band (/ˈɹɪs(t)ˌbænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “wristband” in a sentence?
Here is “wristband” used in a sentence: “Festival-goers had to wear a wristband to enter the concert.”
What part of speech is “wristband”?
“Wristband” is a noun.
