lap belt

noun

: a seat belt that fastens across the lap

Examples of lap belt in a Sentence

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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 On the morning of July 17, 2023, Fajr got on the bus in Franklin Township, N.J. and was safely strapped her into the wheelchair by her older sister, but Davila failed to securely anchor the chair to the bus and use the shoulder and lap belt. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 The vehicle lap belt must fit snugly across the hips or upper thighs. Sarah Scott, Parents, 18 Sep. 2024 Full seat belts, rather than just lap belts, are provided. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for lap belt

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lap belt was in 1952

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“Lap belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lap%20belt. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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