Word Noun
wristwatch
n.
countable
A2 Elementary US /ˈɹɪstˌwɑtʃ/ UK /ɹˈɪstwɒtʃ/ wrist·watch UK spelling wristwatch's, wristwatches
Definition
n.a clock that you wear on your wrist. It is usually smaller than a wall clock and has a band that fits around your arm.
n.a timepiece designed to be worn on the wrist, typically featuring a band or strap for securing it to the arm.
Examples
“He checks his wristwatch to see if the train is late.”
“She prefers a classic wristwatch over a modern digital phone because it looks more professional at work.”
“The collector spent decades acquiring rare wristwatches, eventually amassing a private gallery of mechanical timepieces that spanned the entire twentieth century.”
Etymology
From wrist + watch.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Occasional
Updated