adjective
Etymology
Origin of strapless
Example Sentences
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Holland wore black trousers, a black jacket, a red dress shirt and black tie while Zendaya donned a strapless black gown with a fringed skirt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Super said Victoria’s Secret launched two new bras, including a strapless, during the recently completed quarter and has more bra launches planned for this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
Black and white is a perennial favorite of the stars, and best actress nominee Rose Byrne embraced it, while also adopting the spring trend in a strapless black Dior gown covered in white blooms.
From Barron's ● Mar. 15, 2026
In 2023, model Hailey Bieber was photographed en route to an event for her skin care brand in a red strapless dress with heels and a purse to match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 9, 2025
Mom is wearing a red, strapless, flower-patterned sundress.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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