wristband
noun
wrist·band
ˈris(t)-ˌband 
1
: the part of a sleeve covering the wrist
2
: a band encircling the wrist
Examples of wristband in a Sentence
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There are compostable wristbands, biodegradable confetti and stationary bicycles that fans on the floor can ride mid-set to generate power to the production’s smaller C stage.
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Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
Single day tickets are $15; weekend wristbands are $20.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
For participants, $5 activity cards and $5 unlimited Fun Zone wristbands are available at city community centers through March 30 and at the event.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Field pit wristbands are available at the Park Boulevard Gate, located at the intersection of Park Boulevard and 10th Avenue.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2024
The wristband does not guarantee a spot in these areas.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 Feb. 2024
During the torchlight procession, 20,000 people, all holding burning candles or procession wristbands, make their way through Old Town in celebration of the upcoming year.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2023
The venue worker handing out 21+ wristbands could have kicked up his feet and had a beer.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 8 Mar. 2024
Attendees must pre-register at the Anchor Bay Aquatic Center to purchase $5 wristbands.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024
Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
Single day tickets are $15; weekend wristbands are $20.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
For participants, $5 activity cards and $5 unlimited Fun Zone wristbands are available at city community centers through March 30 and at the event.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Field pit wristbands are available at the Park Boulevard Gate, located at the intersection of Park Boulevard and 10th Avenue.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2024
The wristband does not guarantee a spot in these areas.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 Feb. 2024
During the torchlight procession, 20,000 people, all holding burning candles or procession wristbands, make their way through Old Town in celebration of the upcoming year.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2023
The venue worker handing out 21+ wristbands could have kicked up his feet and had a beer.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 8 Mar. 2024
Attendees must pre-register at the Anchor Bay Aquatic Center to purchase $5 wristbands.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024
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wristband
noun
wrist·band
ˈris(t)-ˌband
: a band or a part of a sleeve encircling the wrist
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