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

Troopers say none of the five occupants was wearing a seat belt. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in a car crash by 45 percent in passenger cars and 60 percent in pickup trucks. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026

In recent years, farmers began using passenger vans with seats and seat belts for 10 or 12 workers, said Dean Okimoto, chief of operations for Nalo Farms. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Drivers can use restraining devices like a harness with a seat belt tether or booster seats to keep small dogs enclosed. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 21 July 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)