strapping

1 of 2

adjective

strap·​ping ˈstra-piŋ How to pronounce strapping (audio)
: having a vigorously sturdy constitution

strapping

2 of 2

noun

1
: material for a strap
2
: straps

Examples of strapping in a Sentence

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Adjective
The most strapping pushback against MAGAland by Harris since Trump was sworn back in as POTUS, tonight’s fighting words are not the first time the ex-Veep has spoken out the past 100 days. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025 Henney is best known for playing the strapping and heroic Special Agent Matt Simmons on Criminal Minds. Hoda Mallone, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti tried to manage Bellingham’s game time, giving him the odd week off here and there, but even when he was left on the bench at times, Ancelotti put up the Jude signal, pressing him into action — shoulder strapping and all. Nick Miller, The Athletic, 27 July 2024 Suzuki has also reworked its packaging to ship its motors with less plastic strapping and wrapping. Evan Williams, Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for strapping

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1657, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of strapping was in 1657

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“Strapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strapping. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

strapping

adjective
strap·​ping
ˈstrap-iŋ
: robust
a strapping young man

Medical Definition

strapping

noun
: the application of adhesive plaster in overlapping strips upon or around a part (as a sprained ankle or the chest in pleurisy) to serve as a splint to reduce motion or to hold surgical dressings in place upon a surgical wound
also : material so used

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