wristwatch
noun
wrist·watch
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Definition of wristwatch
: a small watch that is attached to a bracelet or strap and is worn around the wrist
Examples of wristwatch in a Sentence
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Philips expects the auction to draw a lot of attention, comparing it to the sale of Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona in 2017, which at the time was the highest sale of any wristwatch at auction. — Olivia Martin, Town & Country, "Marlon Brando’s Iconic Rolex Goes Up For Auction," 19 July 2019 Sleep diaries and wristwatches that measured sleep revealed that the kiwi eaters fell asleep over 35% faster, slept more soundly, and experienced a 13.4% increase in total sleep time. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "7 Healthy Late-Night Snacks," 3 July 2019 Detroit’s new Shinola Hotel even inverted the bed-and-browse concept by opening a whole hotel inspired by the Motor City wristwatch, electronics and leather goods brand. — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, "At hotel gift shops, local artisans’ wares replace kitschy keychains and T-shirts," 21 June 2019 The Panther can first be spotted in a Cartier wristwatch from 1914, when its signature pattern appeared in diamond and ebony. — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, "How the Cartier Panther Became a Jewelry Icon," 20 Mar. 2019 Fossil’s wristwatch style takes on smartwatch functionality in the new Sport Touchscreen Smartwatch. — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, "PM Approved: Fossil Sport Touchscreen Smartwatch," 14 Nov. 2018 The 18-karat wristwatch features a square silhouette, black band and roman numerals. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kim Kardashian Reportedly Bought Jackie Kennedy's Watch for $380,000," 23 June 2017 The sisters would enter Germany plainly dressed, without so much as a wristwatch, then travel home by a different route—only now wearing the jewelry and furs of the Jews who wanted to flee Germany. — Julia Boyd, WSJ, "Five Best: Julia Boyd on Memoirs About Nazi Germany," 30 Aug. 2018 The most expensive wristwatch ever sold was another Rolex Daytona that belonged to Paul Newman, which sold at auction last year for $17.8 million. — Emily Price, Fortune, "One-of-a-Kind Rolex Sells For $5.9 Million," 9 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wristwatch.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for wristwatch
wristwatch
noun
English Language Learners Definition of wristwatch
: a watch that you wear on a strap or band around your wrist
See the full definition for wristwatch in the English Language Learners Dictionary
wristwatch
noun
wrist·watch
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Kids Definition of wristwatch
: a watch attached to a bracelet or strap and worn on the wrist