shoulder strap

American  

noun

1. a strap worn over the shoulder, as to support a garment.

2. shoulder loop.

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shoulder strap British  

noun

1. a strap over one or both of the shoulders, as to hold up a garment or to support a bag, etc

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Etymology

Origin of shoulder strap

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

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shoulder strap

The Prada Cleo bag has an oversized shoulder strap.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2024

It’s pliable for mashing into a backseat floor or overstuffed trunk and easier to carry against your body, with a padded shoulder strap.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022

Standout features include zip-around, dual-compartment design for organization’s sake, durable materials and an adjustable, padded shoulder strap.

From Fox News ● Nov. 28, 2021

The origins of Chanel’s classic flap handbags can be traced back to February 1955, when the house’s founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, created her first pocketbook with a shoulder strap.

From New York Times ● Oct. 11, 2021

It was then I noticed he was carrying a gun on a shoulder strap, the barrel pointed up.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez