Definition

1. Noun:
   • A band of material, such as cloth, leather, or plastic, that is worn around the wrist, often for identification, decoration, or to absorb sweat.
   • The part of a long sleeve that encircles and fits around the wrist.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • All attendees must wear the official festival wristband for entry.
  • The tennis player wiped her forehead with her sweat-absorbing wristband.
  • The wristband of his shirt was frayed and needed mending.

Advanced Usage

• "Hospital wristband": A band placed on a patient's wrist in a medical setting, typically containing identification and medical information.
  • The nurse checked the information on the patient's hospital wristband.
• "Promotional wristband": A band, often made of silicone, worn to show support for a cause, brand, or event.
  • The charity distributed yellow promotional wristbands to raise awareness.

Variants and Related Words

• Watchband (n): A strap or band that attaches a watch to the wrist. (This is a specific type of wristband for a timepiece).
• Sweatband (n): A band worn on the wrist or head to absorb perspiration.

Synonyms

• Band: A flat, thin strip or loop of material.
• Strap: A strip of flexible material used for fastening, securing, or carrying.
• Cuff: The end part of a sleeve, where the material of the sleeve is turned back or a separate band is sewn on. (Specifically for the clothing-related meaning).

Related Phrases

• "To put on/take off a wristband": To attach or remove a band from one's wrist.
  • You can take off the waterproof wristband after swimming.

Related Idioms

(No common idioms are directly and exclusively formed with the word "wristband".)

Noun

1. a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
2. band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist