seat belt
noun
a belt or strap in an automobile, airplane, etc., fastened around or sometimes diagonally across the midsection to keep the person safely secured, as during a sudden stop.
seatbelt
-
a variation of
seat belt.
Example Sentences
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The car failed an MOT carried out on 9 February 2023 with the warning system light on - indicating a fault with the seatbelt, air bag or both and the mileage recorded at about 98,000.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
In a sign of his deep paranoia, he told Fox News in 2025 he is so afraid of being carjacked that he doesn’t wear a seatbelt, even though carjacking rates are rapidly falling.
From Salon ● Mar. 18, 2026
The two countries' drink-driving limit is also set to be tightened to be in line with Scotland's, with penalty points to be introduced for passengers not wearing a seatbelt.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2025
"Age assurance is becoming the new seatbelt for the internet," said Mr Navarra.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2025
I managed to unbuckle my seatbelt and slip out of the cab.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
