as in belts
a narrow and usually flat piece of a material that is used for fastening, holding together, or wrapping something
She had the nervous habit of fiddling with the strap of her watch.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of straps
Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 24 May 2026
The sleek black straps instantly make the Birkenstock Arizona Softbed Birk-flo Sandals feel a little more sleek, while the roomy design encourages a more natural stride during long sightseeing days.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Cut with a low neckline and looping straps detailed with subtle embossed beads, it’s designed to support and accentuate all parts of your body, especially with a gentle flare at the hem.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This 77-percent-off pair has a round-toe silhouette and criss-cross straps, which keep your foot and ankle secure.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The open-toe shoes feature an almond toe and lace-up ankle straps that are adjustable.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Pre-treat the underband and straps of sports bras, as these areas absorb the most sweat.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Keepiece, Cooper’s own vintage dealership, showed lovingly worn wristwatches from brands such as Omega, Tudor, and Grand Seiko, as well as a selection of colorful, customizable leather straps.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Noun
The bathing suit boasts easily adjustable straps, plus a shelf bra and removable cups.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 24 May 2026
The sleek black straps instantly make the Birkenstock Arizona Softbed Birk-flo Sandals feel a little more sleek, while the roomy design encourages a more natural stride during long sightseeing days.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Cut with a low neckline and looping straps detailed with subtle embossed beads, it’s designed to support and accentuate all parts of your body, especially with a gentle flare at the hem.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This 77-percent-off pair has a round-toe silhouette and criss-cross straps, which keep your foot and ankle secure.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The open-toe shoes feature an almond toe and lace-up ankle straps that are adjustable.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Pre-treat the underband and straps of sports bras, as these areas absorb the most sweat.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Keepiece, Cooper’s own vintage dealership, showed lovingly worn wristwatches from brands such as Omega, Tudor, and Grand Seiko, as well as a selection of colorful, customizable leather straps.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
Noun
-
Founded in 2015 by David Zhao and Haibin Yang, Chubby Cattle is part of Chubby Group, a fast-growing hospitality company that blends Asian dining concepts with technology such as robot servers, conveyor belts and immersive projection rooms.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
-
Having a few belts with people in bars.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
Noun
-
Cosell spends his off-seasons poring over prospects’ game tapes to assess their viability as pros.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
-
Rather than try to force his son to follow his passion, Amrik Singh started reading books about golf, and father and son would dial up Tiger Woods tapes on the old VHS as a way of instruction.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Verb
-
For a more practical outfit, pair this similar brown skirt with a denim jacket that cinches at the waist.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
-
For a sporty option, try a funnel neck bomber jacket, and opt for one that cinches at the waist or hip to accentuate your shape.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Verb
-
Quentin Tarantino’s The Whole Bloody Affair ties together both volumes of Kill Bill into a four-and-a-half-hour experience, complete with intermission.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
-
Fresh off the first MVP season of his 17-year NFL career, the Los Angeles Rams signed Matthew Stafford to a one-year, $55 million contract extension that ties him to the Rams through the 2027 season with $105 million in remaining compensation, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
So she was drawn to Laikipia Evolution, a story that threads together colonialism and land renewal and ways that responsible safari tourism can really benefit local communities.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2026
-
In real life, Roth watched the world adapt to the pandemic and felt inspired to write about how panic threads itself into the fabric of society.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Straps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straps. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
