shoulder belt

noun

variants or shoulder harness
: an automobile safety belt worn across the torso and over the shoulder

Examples of shoulder belt in a Sentence

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Three-point seat belts include a shoulder belt and a lap belt, as opposed to a two-point belt, which only goes across the lap. Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 12 May 2026 Children ages 10-13 could ride without a booster if they are safely restrained by a shoulder belt. Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025 The shoulder belt must fit across the shoulder and chest, not across the face or neck, says MacKay. Sarah Scott, Parents, 18 Sep. 2024 No airbags, anti-lock brakes, shoulder belts, cruise control or air conditioning (likely a spendy option). William Roberson, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for shoulder belt

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoulder belt was in 1939

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“Shoulder belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20belt. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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