# wristwatch

/ˈɹɪstˌwɑtʃ/ (US) · /ɹˈɪstwɒtʃ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/wristwatch
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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