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wristband

/ˈɹɪs(t)ˌbænd/

Meanings
  • noun

    A flexible band worn around the wrist, often used for various purposes such as identification, fashion, or fitness tracking.

    - "The concert goer wore a wristband that granted him access to the VIP area."
    - "She bought a new fitness tracker wristband to monitor her daily activity."
    - "The ID wristband at the event had a barcode for easy scanning."

Synonyms

lanyard , wristlet
Rhymes
Words rhyming with wristband
bind , mind , find , grind
Variants
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wristband , wristbands
Etymology
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The term 'wristband' is derived from the words 'wrist' and 'band'. The wrist is the narrow part of the arm between the hand and the forearm, and a band is a thin strip of material used to hold things together or encircle something.


Trivia
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  1. Wristbands were first used in ancient Egypt for religious and ceremonial purposes.

  2. During the 1960s, the 'wristband' became a symbol of the counterculture movement.

  3. The first fitness tracker wristband was introduced in 2009 by Fitbit.


Related Concepts
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  1. Fitness tracker: A device that is worn on the wrist to monitor physical activity, heart rate, and other health-related data.

  2. ID wristband: A wristband used for identification purposes, often used at events or amusement parks.


Culture
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Wristbands have been used for various cultural, historical, and symbolic purposes. For example, in ancient Greece, athletes wore olive leaf wristbands as a symbol of victory. In modern times, wristbands have been used for various causes, such as raising awareness for diseases or supporting political campaigns.

How to Memorize "wristband"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'wristband', visualize a thin band wrapped around your wrist.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wristband' with the concept of wearing something around your wrist.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Wrist-B-And' to remember the word 'wristband'.


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