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

A seat belt’s vertical blue shoulder strap splits the canvas in two, twisting in space like a strand of DNA.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2022

The one caveat worth mentioning, however, is that the shoulder strap lacks any kind of padding and can be somewhat uncomfortable if you’re carrying a fully loaded case for an extended period of time.

From The Verge • Aug. 23, 2022

Made of utilitarian khaki canvas with brown leatherette trim, it has an insulated interior with the capacity for two bottles of wine and some cheese, several outside pockets and a shoulder strap.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 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

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