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- [rist-lit]
- /ˈrɪst lɪt/
- /ˈrɪstlɪt/
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- [rist-lit]
- /ˈrɪst lɪt/
Definitions of wristlet word
- noun wristlet a band worn around the wrist, especially to protect it from cold. 1
- noun wristlet a bracelet. 1
- noun wristlet Slang. a handcuff. 1
- noun wristlet A band or bracelet worn on the wrist, typically as an ornament. 1
- noun wristlet a band or bracelet worn around the wrist 0
- noun wristlet a closefitting band or strip of material worn around, or sometimes sewed on a sleeve at, the wrist, as for warmth 0
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Origin of wristlet
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; wrist + -let
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Wristlet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wristlet popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for wristlet
noun wristlet
- ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
- trinket — a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
- armlet — a small arm, as of a lake, the sea, etc
- bangle — A bangle is a decorated metal or wooden ring that you can wear round your wrist or ankle.
- circlet — a small circle or ring, esp a circular ornament worn on the head
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