Definition

1. Noun:
   • A band or bracelet worn around the wrist: A strip or loop of material, often decorative or functional, that is worn encircling the wrist.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The security guard checked his wrist band before allowing him entry to the concert.
  • She wore a colorful woven wrist band as a souvenir from her trip.
  • The hospital issued a plastic wrist band with the patient's identification details.

Advanced Usage

• "to have/get a wrist band": to be given or to possess a wrist band, typically for identification or access.
  • You must get a wrist band at the registration desk to attend the conference sessions.

Variants and Related Words

• Wristband (n): A common closed-compound spelling of "wrist band".
  • The festival wristband must be worn at all times.

Synonyms

• Bracelet: An ornamental band or chain worn on the wrist.
• Band: A flat, thin strip or loop of material.

Related Phrases

• Security wrist band: A band used to control access to an area or event.
  • The security wrist band was non-transferable.
• Hospital wrist band: A band worn by a patient in a hospital for identification.
  • The nurse scanned the barcode on the hospital wrist band.

Noun

1. a band or bracelet worn around the wrist