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.
seat belts
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pluralof seat belt.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The driver and a passenger in the Infiniti, neither of whom were wearing seat belts, were pronounced dead at the scene, the CHP said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026
The automotive safety company, which makes air bags and seat belts, backed its full-year outlook and said its fiscal first-quarter earnings were stronger than expected.
From Barron's ● Apr. 17, 2026
They also stopped cars with faults including bald tyres, illegally tinted windows and broken seat belts.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
“Which seat belts do you want in the car? Which kind of steering wheel layout do you want? How long should the pedal stroke be?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
Now, if everyone would please fasten your seat belts, we’ll take off!”
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
