# wristband

**Pronunciation:** /ˈɹɪs(t)ˌbænd/ · WRISTBAND

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

Wristband means the cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist.

## Examples

- The article uses wristband to mean the cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist.
- The teacher asked students to find wristband in the reading.
- Check the words around wristband to choose the right meaning.

## Synonyms

- lanyard — Dictionary-listed nearby meaning; check context before substituting.
- wristlet — Dictionary-listed nearby meaning; check context before substituting.

## Common patterns

- a/the wristband — Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — The article mentioned a wristband.
- wristband in context — Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — We checked wristband in context before translating it.

## Collocations

- wristband example — The teacher gave a wristband example.
- wristband meaning — We checked the wristband meaning before moving on.

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