suspender

noun

sus·​pend·​er sə-ˈspen-dər 

1

: one that suspends

2

: a device by which something may be suspended: such as

a

: one of two supporting bands worn across the shoulders to support trousers, skirt, or belt

—usually used in plural and often with pair

b

British : a fastener attached to a garment or garter to hold up a stocking or sock

also : a device consisting of garter and fastener

suspendered

sə-ˈspen-dərd 

adjective

Examples of suspender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wearing his World Gym t-shirt, suspenders, a yellow plastic helmet and touting a big stogie, Arnold doth smite his foes about the head and topple them and saveth the world from the Justice Department and network executives. —Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025

The host swapped suspenders for heels and an asymmetrical swimsuit with a matching mesh sarong, channeling Love Island. —Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

Phair was asked to pose for a magazine wearing nothing but men’s pants and suspenders. —Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025

Must-have pieces: Prada’s polo jacket paired with the suspender skirt offered a masterclass in effortless layering — playful, sensual and directional. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1524, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing suspender

• suspender belt

Rhymes for suspender

• bartender
• contender
• defender
• engender
• extender
• offender
• pretender
• provender
• surrender
• transgender
• bender
• blender

Kids Definition

suspender

noun

sus·​pend·​er sə-ˈspen-dər 

1

: one that suspends

2

: one of two bands worn across the shoulders to hold up one's pants or skirt

—usually used in plural

a pair of suspenders