wristwatch
word
Definition
A wristwatch is a small clock worn on your wrist like a bracelet, used to tell the time.
Usage & Nuances
'Wristwatch' is a formal and specific word; people often just say 'watch' in casual conversation. Not to be confused with 'clock' (larger, for walls/desks) or 'smartwatch' (digital, with extra features). Common collocation: 'wear a wristwatch.'
Spanish: reloj de pulseraPortuguese (BR): relógio de pulsoPortuguese (PT): relógio de pulsoChinese (Simplified): 手表Chinese (Traditional): 手錶Hindi: कलाई घड़ीArabic: ساعة يدBengali: ঘড়ি (কাঁধে পরার) - হাতঘড়িRussian: наручные часыJapanese: 腕時計Vietnamese: đồng hồ đeo tayKorean: 손목시계Turkish: kol saatiUrdu: کلائی کی گھڑیIndonesian: jam tangan
Example Sentences
I got a new wristwatch for my birthday.
basic
Do you still wear a wristwatch, or do you just check your phone?
natural
His old wristwatch stopped working after he went swimming.
natural
She glanced at her wristwatch and hurried out the door.
natural
He wears a wristwatch every day.
basic
My wristwatch is broken.
basic