wristwatch
US /ˈrɪsˌtwɑtʃ/
Definition
a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
He received a silver wristwatch as a gift for his ten years of service.
Synonyms
- timepiecea measuring instrument or device for keeping time
- watcha small portable timepiece
Collocations
- Easy wear a digital wristwatchto have on one's body as clothing or accessory regarding a digital wristwatch
- Medium premium swiss mechanical wristwatch collectiondescribing premium swiss mechanical wristwatch collection (payment for insurance)
- Hard auction luxury wristwatch lots for charity proceedsto auction luxury wristwatch lots for charity proceeds, meaning to sell at an auction
- Very Hard smuggled stolen diamond-encrusted wristwatch across bordersto smuggled stolen diamond-encrusted wristwatch across borders, meaning to import or export without paying customs duties
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.