strapless

[strap-lis]

adjective

1. without a strap or straps.

2. designed and made without shoulder straps.

   a strapless evening gown; a strapless bra.

strapless

/ ˈstræplɪs /

adjective

1. (of a woman's formal dress, brassiere, etc) without straps over the shoulders

Word History and Origins

Origin of strapless¹

First recorded in 1840–50; strap + -less

Example Sentences

In the music video for her 2021 song, I Bet You Think About Me, in which she played a wedding crasher opposite actor Miles Teller, she selected a Nicole + Felicia couture strapless ball gown.

From BBC

Steinfeld, 28, wore a silk strapless gown paired with sheer opera gloves and a long veil attached to her top knot.

From Los Angeles Times

I really loved the color and I’ve never worn a strapless dress before so it was really hard doing that at first, but I really love it and I think it’s a perfect fit.

From Los Angeles Times

The comedian started off the night wearing a strapless metallic dress on the red carpet before switching to a halter neck silver sequined gown to kick the ceremony off.

From BBC

Preston likens the strapless dress to a wedding cake, which she initially thought might be too much when it was on the rack.

From Los Angeles Times