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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The wide shoulder strap and bag opening make the duffle bag easy to pack and even easier to carry. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025 The shoulder straps are about two inches longer than the regular Luka, and the pockets are designed a little differently. Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 The racerback silhouette is designed in stretchy polyamide jersey, with a deep scoop neck, wide shoulder straps, and removable cups. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025 Even when stuffed to the brim, the bag doesn’t lose its structure, and the soft shoulder straps are designed to rest comfortably for long commutes. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

shoulder strap

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

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