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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Its rugged, waterproof build means a rain shower or a pool dip won’t stop your jam session, and the convenient shoulder strap makes carrying it a breeze. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025 Nicks Boots Leather Travel Bag Complimenting the chic, street-cool of Nicks Boots is the Nicks Travel Bag ($649.99), which comes with adjustable shoulder straps and lots of space for a laptop and more. Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 The model and influencer styled a black dress with a straight neckline, thin shoulder straps and slit on the sides of the skirt. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025 Featuring a thin, removable leather shoulder strap, the medium Lady Dior bag may be carried by hand or worn crossbody. Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

shoulder strap

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

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