safety belt

noun

: a belt fastening a person to an object (such as a car seat) to prevent falling or injury

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Motorsports sanctioning bodies and manufacturers continually work to improve safety measures, to better protect competitors, spectators, track personnel and others every time racers strap on their helmets, buckle their safety belts, take to the track and compete. Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026 This versatile 2-in-1 pet car seat seamlessly transitions from a secure car seat to a cozy bed, featuring waterproof fabric and adjustable safety belts for worry-free transit. Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 There had been no time to fasten safety belts. Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026 The multi-adaptive safety belts will optimize themselves for different crash conditions, body types, and even driving posture. Joel Feder, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for safety belt

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of safety belt was in 1840

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“Safety belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20belt. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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safety belt

noun
: a belt for fastening a person to an object to prevent falling or injury

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