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

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Example Sentences

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shoulder strap

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

Like the 2018 Magic Leap 1, the Magic Leap 2 includes a pair of dark gray goggles wired to a puck-like computer that you can hang from a shoulder strap or clip on a belt.

From The Verge ● Mar. 10, 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

The dress had a single shoulder strap and delicate organza flowers sewn across it, each one with a tiny crystal at its center, and a full skirt that cascaded richly to the floor.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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