wristwatch
noun/ˈrɪstˌwɑtʃ/
Frequency rank: #17,198 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A small watch worn on a strap or bracelet around the wrist.
Example sentence
He checked the time by glancing at his wristwatch.
Synonyms & related words
- watch
- timepiece
- chronometer
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