wristwatch

noun

wrist·​watch ˈrist-ˌwäch How to pronounce wristwatch (audio)
: a small watch that is attached to a bracelet or strap and is worn around the wrist

Examples of wristwatch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Roan’s tattoos include a heart with a wristwatch strapped around it, as well as a cross hanging from a chain. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 This multifaceted timepiece can instantly transform from a wristwatch to a pendant and brooch for the ultimate beauty and versatility. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024 The entrepreneurial Wilson had created the Fieldhouse Blue, a wristwatch with Naismith’s original 13 rules of basketball inscribed on its dial, which sells for $4,450. Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2024 In the past, this has given us timekeepers including a limited edition Toric (the first wristwatch Parmigiani designed back in 1996) and Les Roses Carrées, a collection of minute repeaters inspired by the famed 25th-anniversary pocket watch of the same name. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2024 Working with a YouTube channel that promotes rival left-wing politics, Choi then decided to covertly record their next conversation via a spy camera concealed in his wristwatch. Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 26 Jan. 2024 Distinguished by its asymmetrical design, the 18-karat gold wristwatch was limited to only 400 pieces upon release. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2024 According to the new indictment, the luxury wristwatches Menendez was allegedly offered were valued between $10,000 and $24,000. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2024 Then there’s the ultimate golf gift: a luxurious connected wristwatch. Amy Schlinger, wsj.com, 19 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wristwatch was in 1896

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“Wristwatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristwatch. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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wristwatch

noun
wrist·​watch ˈris-ˌtwäch How to pronounce wristwatch (audio)
: a small watch attached to a bracelet or strap to fasten about the wrist

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