wrist-watch

She checks the time on her wrist-watch before the meeting.

Definition

Noun: - wrist-watch (also written as wristwatch): a timepiece that is worn on the wrist, typically attached to a strap or bracelet.

Usage Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to glance at one's wrist-watch": to look quickly at the time.

  • During the boring lecture, he kept glancing at his wrist-watch. (He looked at his watch repeatedly, showing impatience.)

• "to set a wrist-watch": to adjust the time on the watch.

  • She set her wrist-watch to the correct time after the flight. (She adjusted the time to match the new time zone.)

Variants and Related Words

• Wristwatch (n): a common alternative spelling of wrist-watch.

  • His grandfather's wristwatch was a valuable heirloom. (The timepiece was passed down through generations.)

• Watch (n): a general term for a timepiece, which may be worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.

  • I need to buy a new watch because my old one broke. (A timepiece that can be worn.)

• Watchband (n): the strap or bracelet that attaches a watch to the wrist.

  • The watchband was made of stainless steel. (The strap for the wrist.)

Synonyms

• Timepiece: a device that measures and shows time.
• Chronometer: a highly accurate timepiece, often used in navigation.

Related Idioms

• "Like clockwork": very regularly and predictably.

  • Her daily routine runs like clockwork, just like a wrist-watch. (Her schedule is precise and reliable.)

• "Watch your step": be careful (not directly related to wrist-watch, but shares the word "watch").

  • Watch your step on the icy sidewalk. (Be cautious.)