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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Its lightweight design folds easily for transport and includes a carrying bag with a shoulder strap. Toby Rose, Parents, 22 May 2025 Yeti’s soft coolers are stylish and small enough to tote easily, thanks to a shoulder strap. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 The mini duffle bag comes with a removable padded shoulder strap and has a separate laptop sleeve inside to keep your tech extra secure. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025 John Singer Sargent repainted a shoulder strap on his famous Madame X portrait after its original placement—slipping down the right arm—caused a stir at the 1884 Salon in Paris. Grace Edquist, Vogue, 8 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

shoulder strap

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

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