strapping

1 of 2

adjective

strap·​ping ˈstra-piŋ 

: having a vigorously sturdy constitution

strapping

2 of 2

noun

1

: material for a strap

2

: straps

Examples of strapping in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Pepe Aguilar's set came at the end, of course, and was a showcase for his strapping persona. — Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2019

Ser Duncan the Tall, is a strapping but awkward young man with little confidence and few skills. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026

Noun

The walk to the penalty spot didn’t feel long for Bronze, partly because she was distracted by the strapping. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025

Consider installing roof strappings to which attach the roof framing to the wall framings so the roof won’t be lifted off the house. — Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1657, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for strapping

• capping
• clapping
• flapping
• lapping
• mapping
• napping
• rapping
• sapping
• scrapping
• slapping
• snapping
• tapping

Kids Definition

strapping

adjective

strap·​ping

ˈstrap-iŋ

: robust

a strapping young man

Medical Definition

strapping

noun

: the application of adhesive plaster in overlapping strips upon or around a part (as a sprained ankle or the chest in pleurisy) to serve as a splint to reduce motion or to hold surgical dressings in place upon a surgical wound

also : material so used