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shoulder strap

noun

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

Examples of shoulder strap in a Sentence

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It’s crafted with a polyester, polyurethane, and cactus fiber blend that yields a luxurious, leather-like feel that can withstand wear and tearOther thoughtful design features include front and back slip pockets, interior pockets, and an adjustable (and removable) shoulder strap. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025 No need to tough it out, though—there are plenty of duffel bags on the market that double as comfy carry-on backpacks, removing the unnecessary pain of single-shoulder straps. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 The bag from the kit was a nice reusable leather satchel and came with an attachable shoulder strap. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025 Sterling and Golden also wore matching pink bows to match their pink outfits, with Sterling sporting a pink dress with a floral ruffled shoulder strap. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shoulder strap

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoulder strap was in 1688

Cite this Entry

“Shoulder strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20strap. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

shoulder strap

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

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