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

Marked down to as little as $39 right now, the Travelon crossbody is equipped with cut-resistant cables inside the shoulder straps, slash-proof polyester panels, and locking zippers. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Featuring both a top handle and an adjustable shoulder strap, the versatile bag can be carried multiple ways. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Goulding wore a black structured top with off-the-shoulder straps and ruffled elements at the neckline and arms. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

Hurley's halter bikini top—from her swimwear brand Elizabeth Hurley Beach—features thick shoulder straps hidden beneath her brown waves. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 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