strapless

adjective

strap·​less ˈstrap-ləs 

: having no strap

specifically : made or worn without shoulder straps

a strapless evening gown

strapless noun

Examples of strapless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On hand to present, Lucy Liu looked lovely in a strapless floral gown. — Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2023

The dress was also strapless while the silhouette narrowed at the waist. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

In recent testing, this strapless bra from Wacoal had even higher scores from testers than non-strapless styles. — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2022

Her outfit was comprised of a strapless maxi-length gown made of gauzy sheer fabric, worn with matching black underwear, and strappy black stilletos. — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Dec. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for strapless

• hapless

Kids Definition

strapless

adjective

strap·​less ˈstrap-ləs 

: having no strap

especially : made or worn without shoulder straps

strapless evening gown