shoulder strap

noun

: a strap that passes across the shoulder and holds up an article or garment

Examples of shoulder strap in a Sentence

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Cordless trimmers — powered by gas or batteries — can be noisy and heavy (even requiring a shoulder strap for some). Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025 And the adjustable shoulder strap can be comfortably worn over a bulky puffer jacket throughout winter. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025 This set comes with five bras that have adjustable shoulder straps, a hook-and-eye closure and easy drop cups for convenient feeding. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025 While the bag is definitely primed for outdoor activities, the sleek oval design and curved shoulder strap would work just as well on city streets. Barry Samaha, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shoulder strap

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoulder strap was in 1688

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“Shoulder strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20strap. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

shoulder strap

noun
: a strap worn over the shoulder to hold up an article or a garment

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