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

suspendered

sə-ˈspen-dərd 

adjective

Examples of suspender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Chong needs a red beanie, red suspenders over a yellow tank-top, tan pants and that mustache. —Brooke Staggs, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1524, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing suspender

• suspender belt

Kids Definition

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