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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“As a result, we would suggest you remain seated with your seat belts fastened, as we expect more near-term turbulence.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
They also stopped cars with faults including bald tyres, illegally tinted windows and broken seat belts.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
Once a manufacturer of seat belts, Japan-based Takata became a major supplier of air bags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
Its rear seat only had two seat belts but was big enough for three people to squeeze in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
I used one of the seat belts to pull me upright.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
