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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Doubling as both a work and travel bag, this tote comes with a detachable shoulder strap that transforms it into a crossbody great for the métro or airport. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024 Use it as a shoulder strap for a beat up Louis Vuitton Speedy. Erika Veurink, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024 This one is crafted in soft pebbled leather with double shoulder straps and multiple interior compartments to hold your essentials. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 Harvey opted to remove the dress’s thin shoulder straps for a strapless take on the fluid design. Ada Tseng, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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shoulder strap

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

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