How to Use wristlet in a Sentence

wristlet

noun
Definition of wristletnext
  • There’s a strap too, so it can be worn as a wristlet or cross-body.
    — Vogue, 30 Sep. 2021
  • The wristlet, meanwhile, has plenty of space for all your money and cards.
    — Arielle Tschinkel and Nicole Briese, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2021
  • Kendra Scott has a great clear bag line, including wristlets, totes, and backpacks.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The other ripped from her wrist a wristlet that had her wallet attached.
    — cleveland, 10 July 2021
  • Long black skirt and red top, bejeweled wristlet in hand.
    — Abhijith Ravinutala, chicagotribune.com, 20 July 2019
  • If you’re headed out for dinner, remove the longer strap and carry it as a wristlet.
    — Rebecca Brown, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The complainant reported that a man ran by her in one of the garages and grabbed her wristlet purse before running away.
    — Bruce Geiselman, cleveland, 7 Aug. 2022
  • There are others phone wallets that are universal, including most of the stick-on picks and a lot of phone bags and wristlets as well.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023
  • Fans can buy clear tote bags, wristlets and fanny packs with Sweetener branding from Grande’s tour store.
    — Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2019
  • Although, the singer did switch out the pink Judith Leiber clutch and matching Stuart Weitzman heels for a glitzy pink wristlet bag and gold heels.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Thanks to its clever convertible and removable strap, the purse can be worn as a clutch, shoulder bag, or wristlet.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2024
  • Hillier Bartley wristlet as well as the brand’s full range of accessories at www.stringting.com.
    — Angela Lei, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021
  • The two exchanged a floral wristlet for Maddy and a boutonniere for Nicholas.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2022
  • The 15-piece Kipling x Snow White collection is available now and includes backpacks, tote bags, wristlets, pouches, and key chains in red, black, and white.
    — Lauren Adhav, Cosmopolitan, 27 Oct. 2017
  • The selection of bags is small but mighty, including four versions of its belt bag, plus pouches, a wristlet, and and gym sack.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Like her mother, Lila also was in black, wearing a black wool coat cinched at the waist, stiletto black boots with thick buckles and a red leather wristlet.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Fans can also bring in a wristlet with or without a strap (no larger than 4-inches-by-6-inches-by-1-inch).
    — Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2021
  • In the tradition of Fendi’s Paris, Milan, and London flagship stores, there’s a large gold wall of bags, from mini-wristlets to backpacks.
    — Lindsay Peoples, The Cut, 18 July 2017
  • Avoid accidental drops and screen cracks with this super stylish chain that turns your phone into a wristlet.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 8 Nov. 2022
  • There’s the Chiara, a sculptural top-handle shoulder bag that folds inward to create a wristlet evoking the shape of a fortune cookie.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Apr. 2023
  • After all these years, its classic bags and wristlets still make for crowd-pleasing gifts, and the brand's new jackets are an instant upgrade to any cold-weather look.
    — Glamour, 27 Nov. 2019
  • Women who are looking to give their wardrobes a refresh for the warm weather should check out this cute Coach wristlet that is on sale for just $57 or this slinky camisole that's marked down to only $10.
    — Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2021
  • This tote is not only reversible but also comes with a matching wristlet for under $50.
    — Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 13 Nov. 2020
  • To that tune, this Coach bucket bag, which is 75 percent off, along with dozens of other T-shirts, wristlets, and clearance merchandise, has an adjustable strap.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
  • Kendall completed the look with some oversized sunglasses, clean white tennis shoes, and a red wristlet.
    — Seventeen, 3 Apr. 2017
  • Those looking for a more affordable piece should check out the Almost Perfect Bracelet Pouch, a now-$166 wristlet that's stain- and scratch-resistant.
    — Tess Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2021
  • For a more stylish way to store your vaccination card, choose a wristlet or personalized leather case.
    — Jennifer Miko, Chron, 10 June 2021
  • The Waverley 2 bag is more than just a crossbody bag—it can be worn three additional ways: as a shoulder bag, belt bag or wristlet.
    — Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Your best friend can fill it with essentials and throw it into her daytime tote, or use it as a standalone wristlet for running errands.
    — Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Using a ladder truck, firefighters lowered a pair of rescue wristlets down to her, which kept her from falling farther down.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, latimes.com, 5 June 2019

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