/ Dictionary / Index W wrist: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: wrist Pronunciation: (rist), [key] — n. the carpus or lower part of the forearm where it joins the hand. the joint or articulation between the forearm and the hand. the part of an article of clothing that fits around the wrist. See Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: wrist (Thesaurus) wrinkly wristband Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cetacean Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language