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

The improvements in survival are largely due to seat belt laws and federal investments in research and trauma centers that can treat injuries quickly. — Lydia McFarlane, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

The interior, meanwhile, has reupholstered tan vinyl seats with modern three-point seat belts and plenty of storage in the back. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026

The sheriff's office says the airbags in both vehicles deployed during the crash, and both drivers were wearing seat belts. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Chernyak also advised drivers to wear seat belts, take breaks when tired and properly maintain their vehicles, including checking tire tread and pressure. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seat belt

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Kids Definition

seat belt

noun

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