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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 notes

In plain EnglishA strip worn around the wrist, for style, sport, or to show you have a ticket or pass.

Word forms

wristbands plural

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Etymology

From wrist + band.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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