seat belt

noun

: an arrangement of straps designed to hold a person steady in a seat (as in an airplane or automobile)

Examples of seat belt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the truck. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Six Flags plans to add seat belts to certain coasters that use a descending lap bar similar to the one on Georgia’s Goliath ride. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

All occupants were wearing seat belts, and the child was properly secured in a car seat, CHP Officer Michael Harper said. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

The agency said the boys were not wearing seat belts and had alcohol in the car, but refused to release more details to the Miami Herald, including whether either teen had consumed alcohol. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seat belt

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Kids Definition

seat belt

noun

: a strap designed to hold a person in a seat (as in an automobile or airplane)