safety belt

noun

: a belt fastening a person to an object (such as a car seat) to prevent falling or injury

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In 1961: The State of Wisconsin first required new automobiles to be equipped with front seat safety belts, starting in 1962. Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024 What are penalties or fines for not using a safety belt? Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024 The Live cohosts and real-life spouses got into a lively debate about comfort in one's nether regions on Tuesday's episode of the long-running talk show, as Consuelos sniffed out a Stump Mark contestant's story about riding a zip line in Tennessee using an uncomfortable set of safety belts. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 July 2024 Always use safety belts and safety straps on car seats, baby chairs, and high chairs. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for safety belt 

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of safety belt was in 1840

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“Safety belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20belt. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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safety belt

noun
: a belt for fastening a person to an object to prevent falling or injury

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