different between wristlet vs wristband

English

Etymology

wrist +? -let (suffix indicating a piece of an object).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /???s(t)l?t/, /-l?t/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /???s(t)l?t/, [???s.l???]
• Hyphenation: wrist?let

Noun

wristlet (plural wristlets)

1. An elastic band worn to keep a glove from slipping off the wrist.
2. A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist; especially, a closely knitted one to keep it warm; a muffetee.

   Synonym: wristband
3. A small handbag with a short strap for attaching it to the wearer's wrist.
4. A handcuff.

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Further reading

• wristlet (disambiguation) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• “wristlet” in Webster’s Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary: Based on Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, 7th edition, Springfield, Mass.: G[eorge] & C[harles] Merriam, 1963 (1967 printing), ?OCLC.

English

Etymology

From wrist +? band.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /???s(t)?bænd/

Noun

wristband (plural wristbands)

1. the cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist
2. a strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports
3. a band that supports a wristwatch
4. a cord worn around the wrist, used to hold a small object such as a knife: a lanyard

Synonyms

• (strip around the wrist): wristlet
• (cord used to hold a small object): lanyard

Coordinate terms

• (strip of material worn around the wrist): wrist brace

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See also

• bracelet