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wristlet

wristlet

1 4.8
A small band you wear around the wrist to decorate or hold small things like keys
  • noun
  • /ˈrɪslɪt/
translation icon : muñequera
  • We have a very, very cute Kenzo clutch slash, wristlet slash thing that you put things in.

Examples

  • The Vera Bradley wristlet was 25 cents and the tiny tiara was 5 cents.

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  • I ended up with a matching wristlet.

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  • This year, I think this Coach Wristlet is perfect!

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  • I convinced my husband to let me get a sketch wristlet, and I LOVE it.

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  • And you can use it as a wristlet, so cute or crossbody because it has a gold chain that will go across your waist.

  • A wristlet, clutch, and crossbody combined in an array of colors!

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  • This would allow me to jettison the bag after my flight and go with just the wristlet and my camera case for outings in my destination.

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  • She carried her phone and keys in a stylish wristlet that matched her outfit perfectly.

  • During the event, I used a small wristlet to keep my essentials close at hand while dancing.

  • The wristlet features a beautiful design and is perfect for a night out or a quick errand.

Synonyms

wristband
vswristlet
23 2.1

A band that you wear around the wrist to hold a watch or to show style

is usually smaller and used as a decorative strap not a watch part
bracelet
vswristlet
19 1.3

A strap that attaches a watch to the wrist

is a small standalone strap often decorative rather than a watch attachment
bangle
vswristlet
9 3.6

A hard decorative bracelet worn around the wrist

is flexible and strap-like rather than rigid and circular
wrist band
vswristlet
2.1

A strip of material worn around the wrist for decoration, identification, or to absorb sweat

is smaller and often designed as a strap or small decorative item
armilla
vswristlet
  • Archaic
9.9

A metal bracelet worn around the wrist or arm long ago

is a modern small band used today rather than an ancient ornamental piece

How Decorative

bangle
9 3.6
bracelet
234 1.0
wristlet
1 4.8
wristband
23 2.1

Surface Forms

wristlet singular
wristlets plural

Morphology

wristlet = wrist (transparent) = wrist + let

Formed by adding the diminutive suffix '-let' to 'wrist', yielding a small band or item for the wrist; meaning is directly derived and predictable for learners.

Etymology

The word wristlet is made of wrist, the part between your hand and arm, and -let, which means 'small', like in booklet or piglet. So a wristlet is a small band or bracelet for the wrist.