# wristband

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɹɪs(t)ˌbænd/ · frequency rank #36,836

## Definitions
1. The cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist.
2. A strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports.
3. A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist.
4. A band that supports a wristwatch.
5. A cord worn around the wrist, used to hold a small object such as a knife: a lanyard

## Etymology
From wrist + band.

## Easily confused with
- **waistband** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/waistband-vs-wristband)

## Common misspellings (15)
`rwistband`, `wirstband`, `wrisbtand`, `wrisstband`, `wristabnd`, `wristbadn`, `wristbandd`, `wristbannd`, `wristbband`, `wristbnad`, `wristtband`, `writsband`, `wrristband`, `wrsitband`, `wwristband`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/wristband