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

Photo : Mercedes Its Chassis Is Braced and Its Suspension Is Adjustable Cars destined to spend their lives on the street don’t need adjustable suspension setups, let alone suspenders that require tools to tweak. —Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025

Most ski bib styles also feature adjustable suspenders, giving the wearer the ability to customize the fit as needed. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025

There’s Roger Stone, often in suspenders and a bow tie, greeting fellow patriots. —Sophie Haigney, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

1524, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing suspender

• suspender belt

Rhymes for suspender

• bartender
• contender
• defender
• engender
• extender
• offender
• pretender
• provender
• surrender
• transgender
• bender
• blender

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