wristlet
noun
wrist·let
| \ ˈris(t)-lət
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Definition of wristlet
: a band encircling the wrist
especially
: a close-fitting knitted band attached to the top of a glove or the end of a sleeve
Illustration of wristlet
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Examples of wristlet in a Sentence
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Long black skirt and red top, bejeweled wristlet in hand. — Abhijith Ravinutala, chicagotribune.com, "2019 Algren Awards: Finalist: Definition(s)," 20 July 2019 Officers also found a Coach brand wristlet, which was identified as belonging to Mary Holt, inside the car. — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al.com, "Prosecutors seek death penalty for both suspects in stabbing deaths of Birmingham grandparents," 16 July 2019 Fans can buy clear tote bags, wristlets and fanny packs with Sweetener branding from Grande’s tour store. — Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Only clear bags allowed at Ariana Grande's Friday show at Fiserv Forum," 3 July 2019 Today through June 20, Zulily is holding their better-than-Black-Friday-pricing Thrill Fest sale, including hammocks as low as $10 and wristlets as low as $20. — Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, "These Are the Best Labor Day Sales of 2019 (So Far!)," 18 June 2019 Firefighters lowered wristlets down to her to keep her from falling further inside before attempting a rescue, the Los Angeles Times reported. — Fox News, "Los Angeles-area firefighters rescue teen girl stuck in chimney," 6 June 2019 Using a ladder truck, firefighters lowered a pair of rescue wristlets down to her, which kept her from falling farther down. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, latimes.com, "Teenager rescued from chimney in Inglewood by L.A. County firefighters," 5 June 2019 Presumably flying off his wrist at some point during his show in Amsterdam yesterday, a concertgoer ended up finding the silver wristlet and returning it to the rapper. — Rachel Hahn, Vogue, "Pusha T Can’t Stop Losing His Cartier Bracelets," 14 Dec. 2018 The miniature pouch features an easy-to-clean nylon shell lined with luxurious embossed calfskin for a touch of glam and includes a detachable leather wristlet for easy access if it's stored in a travel bag or purse. — Maria Cassano, Allure, "The 21 Best Makeup Bags and Cosmetic Cases for Every Budget," 29 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wristlet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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