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

Dress them up in their finest holiday sweaters, suspenders, and velvet gowns, and in no time, there will be stains, crumbs, and chaos on their red and green clothes. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024

The preacher, in his uneven suspenders, clutches a book and appears to be in conversation. —April White, JSTOR Daily, 18 Nov. 2024

No nerves for Mike Franks, though — a cocky, mustachioed figure of indeterminate Southern origin who wears his machismo and political incorrectness on his suspenders. —Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024

He was told that the show was making changes, and Urkel would lose the suspenders he'd been known for. —Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 Nov. 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