Wristwatch: meaning, definitions and examples
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wristwatch
[ ˈrɪstˌwɒtʃ ]
wear on wrist
A wristwatch is a small clock that you wear on your wrist, with a strap around it.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I always wear my wristwatch to keep track of time.
- She bought a new wristwatch as a gift for her husband.
Translations
Translations of the word "wristwatch" in other languages:
🇵🇹 relógio de pulso
🇮🇳 कलाई घड़ी
🇩🇪 Armbanduhr
🇮🇩 jam tangan
🇺🇦 наручний годинник
🇵🇱 zegarek na rękę
🇯🇵 腕時計 (うでどけい)
🇫🇷 montre-bracelet
🇪🇸 reloj de pulsera
🇹🇷 kol saati
🇰🇷 손목시계
🇸🇦 ساعة يد
🇨🇿 náramkové hodinky
🇸🇰 náramkové hodinky
🇨🇳 手表
🇸🇮 ročna ura
🇮🇸 úr
🇰🇿 қол сағаты
🇬🇪 ხელის საათი
🇦🇿 qol saatı
🇲🇽 reloj de pulsera
Word origin
The wristwatch, as we know it today, was first created in the late 19th century. Before that, pocket watches were the norm, but they were not practical for soldiers in battle or for quickly checking the time. The wristwatch became popular during World War I, when soldiers found it more convenient to wear a watch on their wrist rather than fumble for a pocket watch. Since then, the wristwatch has become a fashion accessory and a symbol of style and status.
See also: wrist, wristband, wristbands, wristlet, wristlets.