lap belt

noun

: a seat belt that fastens across the lap

Examples of lap belt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When using booster seats with lap belts for older children, make sure the belt is across the pelvic area and the shoulder strap is across the shoulder. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

Three-point seat belts include a shoulder belt and a lap belt, as opposed to a two-point belt, which only goes across the lap. — Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 12 May 2026

The safest way to wear a seatbelt is with the lap belt snugly across the pelvic bones, among the strongest parts of the lower body, and the shoulder strap between the breasts. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025

The vehicle lap belt must fit snugly across the hips or upper thighs. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lap belt

• heartfelt
• snowmelt
• unfelt
• celt
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• dwelt
• felt
• knelt
• melt
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• smelt
• spelt