shoulder strap

noun

: a strap that passes across the shoulder and holds up an article or garment

Examples of shoulder strap in a Sentence

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Her floor-length Vivienne Westwood Couture gown featured off-the-shoulder straps and a V-cut back with a sculptural skirt that flared from the waist down to the floor. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 Not to mention, the breathable, wide mesh shoulder straps are designed to help distribute weight and remove stress from your shoulders and back. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025 The silhouette featured a form-fitting bodice with button detailing running down the front placket, along with off-the-shoulder straps crafted of layered tulle. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025 Rabbit UtiliBRA-vo Unlike the Rabbit Strappy Pocket Bra’s slim straps, this supportive Rabbit sports bra’s thicker shoulder straps lay flat and comfortably under a pack. Lisa Jhung, Outside, 14 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shoulder strap

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoulder strap was in 1688

Cite this Entry

“Shoulder strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20strap. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

shoulder strap

noun
: a strap worn over the shoulder to hold up an article or a garment

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