Word
wristband
Phoneticswrist·band
UK/ɹˈɪstbænd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a band that you wear around your wrist. It can be a piece of jewelry, a watch, or a plastic band used for an event.
n. a band or strip worn around the wrist. Often used for identification, timekeeping, or decorative purposes.
Examples
“She wears a colorful wristband to the concert.”
“The staff members at the festival are required to wear a wristband that shows their access level.”
“While traditional wristbands were often made of leather or silk, modern versions frequently utilize silicone or RFID technology for functional identification and security purposes.”
Examples
simple
“She wears a colorful wristband to the concert.”
contextual
“The staff members at the festival are required to wear a wristband that shows their access level.”
complex
“While traditional wristbands were often made of leather or silk, modern versions frequently utilize silicone or RFID technology for functional identification and security purposes.”
Etymology
From wrist + band.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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