seat belt

noun

: an arrangement of straps designed to hold a person steady in a seat (as in an airplane or automobile)

Examples of seat belt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the 2026 season kicks off and the Cleveland Browns’ perpetual quarterback carousel spins, next up in the big chair — the one with no seat belt — are a new head coach who’s an older guy and a quarterback who’s not new but hopes for a fresh start. — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The agency is urging motorists and passengers to wear seat belts and reminding drivers not to drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

The vehicles may experience an error at startup which could deactivate the hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warning system, and smart key reminder, the recall stated. — Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Sep. 2026

Police said all three occupants were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. — Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seat belt

• heartfelt
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• unfelt
• celt
• dealt
• dwelt
• felt
• knelt
• melt
• pelt
• smelt
• spelt

Kids Definition

seat belt

noun

: a strap designed to hold a person in a seat (as in an automobile or airplane)