SINCE 1828
shoulder strap
nounDefinition of shoulder strap
: a strap that passes across the shoulder and holds up an article or garment
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The Everywhere Bag Despite its minimalist exterior, this carry-all from Away has a slew of handy features, like a pouch to attach it to your suitcase, a removable shoulder strap, and plenty of pockets, including a waterproof one for a wet umbrella. — Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Weekender Bags," 26 Sep. 2018 The Ariel accommodated a variety of breast sizes, accomplished with shoulder straps that curve higher into the armpit, rather than around the mid-torso. — Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, "The Best Women’s Backpacking Packs," 13 July 2018 Designed to be multi-use, the 'Go Bag' can be carried by it's shorter handles like a traditional duffle, slung over your shoulder, or worn as a backpack thanks to detachable and adjustable shoulder straps. — Mara Balagtas, Condé Nast Traveler, "This New Duffle is Made for the Adventure Traveler," 1 Aug. 2018 Look for a bra that has wide shoulder straps, and ones that are cushioned if possible. — Louise Green, SELF, "5 Essential Tips for Finding the Right Plus-Size Sports Bra," 12 Aug. 2018 This easy-carry cooler can hold up to 20 cans or an entire meal, and has padded shoulder straps, a water-resistant, antimicrobial lining, and a zipper pull that doubles as a bottle opener. — Olivia Hall, The Seattle Times, "Ways to eat well in the summer heat (no stove required)," 13 Aug. 2018 It's structured, but not overly ladylike, comes complete with a top handle and a shoulder strap, fits enough but isn't overwhelming. — Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, "We're Obsessed: McQueen Had Us At Snake," 18 Mar. 2014 The dress has a lot of special details like the ruffles, built-in sash, and a split skirt, but my favorite part was the one-shoulder strap. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "We Wore Clothes from Bachelorette JoJo Fletcher's Fashion Line and Went on One-on-One Dates," 29 Aug. 2018 Out of necessity, female cyclists looked for alternatives, and many chose another garment that had been advocated by dress reformers decades earlier: a sturdy, waist-length cotton camisole with shoulder straps. — Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads, "The Wheel, the Woman, and the Human Body," 6 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'shoulder strap.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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