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seat belt
noun
: an arrangement of straps designed to hold a person steady in a seat (as in an airplane or automobile)
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And check your vehicle for recalls of the safety latches, harnesses or seat belts.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Nov. 2024
The driver of the car Danser was in was not wearing a seat belt and is in serious condition.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
Inside, the sparse cabin features a pair of weatherproof speakers with Bluetooth connectivity, plus the windshield is heated (to avoid steaming up, should the weather turn), and there are modern conveniences like LED headlamps and four proper seat belts.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Merrick was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1932, in the meaning defined above
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“Seat belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seat%20belt. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
seat belt
noun
: a strap designed to hold a person in a seat (as in an automobile or airplane)
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