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

Even the two slender shoulder straps emerge from pointed leather tabs that recall the workmanship of a saddle. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

The lid can be opened with one hand from either side or lifts off completely with two, and a shoulder strap is included for carrying. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

The bag had a shoulder strap and, like the Kelly, had a lock and key. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026

This season’s star was the Asa Tote, a large flat architectural shape with asymmetric shoulder straps that shined in its simplicity thanks to the contrasting textures, like in the charming canvas and leather version. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 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