suspender
noun
sus·pend·er
sə-ˈspen-dər 
1
: one that suspends
2
: a device by which something may be suspended: such as
a
: one of two supporting bands worn across the shoulders to support trousers, skirt, or belt
—usually used in plural and often with pair
b
British
: a fastener attached to a garment or garter to hold up a stocking or sock
also
: a device consisting of garter and fastener
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He was told that the show was making changes, and Urkel would lose the suspenders he'd been known for.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Indeed, the compact down bag ($249) has built-in suspenders, comes up only waist-high when in use, necessitating a warm down jacket on top for a bearable night's bivy.
—Outside Online, 25 Jan. 2010
John Hunter Bell John Hunter Bell, who portrays the spirited young Ian Murray on the show, opted for a playful take on neutrals with a white T-shirt featuring black leather-like suspender detailing, tucked into black pants.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024
Kells Irish Pub 1916 Post Alley Formerly the E.R. Butterworth & Son mortuary, this pub in Pike Place Market is known for ghost sightings, including apparitions of a young girl and a man in suspenders and a newsboy hat.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Indeed, the compact down bag ($249) has built-in suspenders, comes up only waist-high when in use, necessitating a warm down jacket on top for a bearable night's bivy.
—Outside Online, 25 Jan. 2010
John Hunter Bell John Hunter Bell, who portrays the spirited young Ian Murray on the show, opted for a playful take on neutrals with a white T-shirt featuring black leather-like suspender detailing, tucked into black pants.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024
Kells Irish Pub 1916 Post Alley Formerly the E.R. Butterworth & Son mortuary, this pub in Pike Place Market is known for ghost sightings, including apparitions of a young girl and a man in suspenders and a newsboy hat.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Suspender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suspender. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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suspender
noun
sus·pend·er
sə-ˈspen-dər
1
: one that suspends
2
: one of two bands worn across the shoulders to hold up one's pants or skirt
—usually used in plural
a pair of suspenders
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