suspender

[ suh-spen-der ]

noun

1. Usually suspenders. alsocalledcomma especially British, braces. adjustable straps or bands worn over the shoulders with the ends buttoned or clipped to the waistband of a pair of trousers or a skirt to support it.
2. British. garter.
3. a hanging cable or chain in a suspension bridge connecting the deck with the suspension cable or chain.
4. a person or thing that suspends.

suspender

/ səˈspɛndə /

noun

1. often plural
   1. an elastic strap attached to a belt or corset having a fastener at the end, for holding up women's stockings
   2. a similar fastener attached to a garter worn by men in order to support socks US and Canadian equivalentgarter
2. plural a pair of straps worn over the shoulders by men for holding up the trousers Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)braces
3. a person or thing that suspends, such as one of the vertical cables that carries the deck in a suspension bridge

Other Words From

• sus·pender·less adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of suspender¹

1515–25; 1800–10, Americanism suspender fordef 1; suspend + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The athletic cut, racerback silhouette, articulated knees, and adjustable suspenders work together for optimized mobility.

From Outside Online

These DWR-treated bibs also have removable suspenders, a cinchable waist, and adjustable inseam, which make for a flattering fit.

From Outside Online

Protect bib shorts in top-load washers Bib suspender straps are notorious for tangling on the agitator in top-load washers, where they can get stretched or torn.

From Outside Online

He was this little kid who came in with red suspenders on and a tie.

From Washington Post

Working at Cantor Fitzgerald meant wearing suspenders and three-piece suits.

From Fortune

The soda-water was cultivated and the suspender buttons seemed to grow wild.

From Project Gutenberg

Attach the cord used for lowering the bottle into the water to the split ring on the rubber suspender.

From Project Gutenberg

The suspender, which has been cut in two, is a common striped web.

From Project Gutenberg

This makes a thick center and thin ends by which to attach the napkin to the suspender.

From Project Gutenberg

About half way up is a shining object which is generally believed to be a suspender button.

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