shoulder strap

noun

: a strap that passes across the shoulder and holds up an article or garment

Examples of shoulder strap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Experts recommend choosing a backpack that fits the child and has two broad, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, compartments to distribute weight and a waist or chest strap to redistribute the load. — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

With its soft but structured shape, leather design, and sturdy shoulder straps, this Quince bag looks just like the costly designer option. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

This style from Madewell, however, hits just right, with a leather shoulder strap keeping it perfectly in place. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Even the exaggerated shoulder straps curve upward into whip-like tendrils. — Marci Robin, Allure, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shoulder strap

• handicap
• overlap
• thunderclap
• wiretap
• app
• cap
• chap
• clap
• crap
• flap
• frap
• gap

Kids Definition

shoulder strap

noun

: a strap worn over the shoulder to hold up an article or a garment