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 new suite will treat passengers to 25 percent more space, and have an ottoman seat with seat belt so that a travel companion can visit for a chat or snack safely. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025

Police claim the accident was due to a faulty or malfunctioning seat belt on the ride, Times of India reported. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Dealers are to replace the seat belt free of charge and owner notification letters are to be sent May 2. Affected vehicles: 7,276 Ineos recalls Grenadiers Ineos Automotive Americas recalled certain 2024 Grenadier vehicles. —James Powel, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025

Photo : Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby's The interior is evocative of a bygone era where toggle switches were standard and seat belts were optional. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seat belt

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

Kids Definition

seat belt

noun

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