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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In the video, Blippi wears his signature blue-and-orange striped hat with his orange glasses and suspenders, and many of his co-stars (kids and grown-ups too) try out his trademark look.
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Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
Then, the pants: padded green stalk-legs, held up by elastic suspenders, culminating in what felt like gargantuan squishy Frankenstein shoes.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
Original price: $134 This tool belt provides ample storage with its 18 pockets, a quick-grab tape clip and metal D-rings for suspenders, keeping tools and accessories organized and within reach.
—Caitlyn Martyn
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As far as slacks go, there are a ton of affordable options, including these Grace Karin paper bag pants and this Allegra K suspender jumpsuit that is super similar to what one Amazon reviewer wore with the top.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 2 June 2025
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Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
Then, the pants: padded green stalk-legs, held up by elastic suspenders, culminating in what felt like gargantuan squishy Frankenstein shoes.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
Original price: $134 This tool belt provides ample storage with its 18 pockets, a quick-grab tape clip and metal D-rings for suspenders, keeping tools and accessories organized and within reach.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
As far as slacks go, there are a ton of affordable options, including these Grace Karin paper bag pants and this Allegra K suspender jumpsuit that is super similar to what one Amazon reviewer wore with the top.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 2 June 2025
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“Suspender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suspender. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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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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