wrist band
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2.1
- noun
- /rɪst bænd/
- Athletes often use a wrist band to absorb sweat during games.
Examples
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His hospital wrist band contained his identification and medical information.
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She wore a colorful wrist band as a symbol of support for the charity.
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She wore a colorful wrist band at the festival.
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These wrist bands are perfect for the summer.
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Athletes often use a wrist band to absorb sweat during games.
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His hospital wrist band contained his identification and medical information.
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She wore a colorful wrist band as a symbol of support for the charity.
Synonyms
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2.1
A band that you wear around the wrist to hold a watch or to show style
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3.6
A hard decorative bracelet worn around the wrist
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4.8
A small band you wear around the wrist to decorate or hold small things like keys
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1.3
A strap that attaches a watch to the wrist
How Restrictive
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is directly compositional: combining 'wrist' (the joint) with 'band' (a strip that encircles) yields a strip worn around the wrist, a meaning readily inferable by a B1 learner who knows both words. While specific technical details (sensors, contactless payments) are extra, the core notion 'a band worn on the wrist' is transparent and follows common cross-linguistic compounding patterns.
Etymology
Wrist band comes from the simple image of a wrist plus a band: a strip of cloth, paper, or plastic wrapped around the wrist, like the bands athletes use to wipe sweat or the paper bands hospitals use to show a patient's name. That's why a wrist band means 'a band you wear on the wrist for an accessory or identification'.