shoulder strap

noun

: a strap that passes across the shoulder and holds up an article or garment

Examples of shoulder strap in a Sentence

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Comfort Sling bags are comfortable to carry, since most of these bags have a broad shoulder strap that can be slung across the chest. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025 The storage options don’t stop here, though; hideaway padded shoulder straps can store additional items like chargers and travel-sized beauty products. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025 The main compartment features dual zippered pockets, facilitating on-the-go organization, and a front pocket incorporated into the shoulder strap is ideal for stashing anything from your phone to chapstick. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025 In addition to the shoulder strap, this bag also comes with a wide, crossbody strap that is both comfortable and functional. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shoulder strap

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoulder strap was in 1688

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“Shoulder strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20strap. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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shoulder strap

noun
: a strap worn over the shoulder to hold up an article or a garment

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