seat belt

noun

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

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In recent years, farmers began using passenger vans with seats and seat belts for 10 or 12 workers, said Dean Okimoto, chief of operations for Nalo Farms. ABC News, 23 July 2026 Drivers can use restraining devices like a harness with a seat belt tether or booster seats to keep small dogs enclosed. Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 Hyundai said in the documents that the company sourced its rear center seat belt buckles from a Korean supplier, Joyson. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 17 July 2026 The best way for passengers to reduce their risk of injury is to follow crew instructions and keep their seat belts fastened when directed. Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seat belt

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seat belt was in 1932

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“Seat belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seat%20belt. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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seat belt

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

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