shoulder strap

noun

: a strap that passes across the shoulder and holds up an article or garment

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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 Thin shoulder straps become cheese cutters on your shoulders, fabric sags, and items in your bag dig into your back and tailbone. — Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 29 May 2026 It’s designed to convert seamlessly from an everyday tote to a travel backpack, with shoulder straps that tuck away. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 2 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 See All Example Sentences for shoulder strap

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shoulder strap was in 1688

Rhymes for shoulder strap

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“Shoulder strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20strap. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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shoulder strap

noun
: a strap worn over the shoulder to hold up an article or a garment

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