How to Use shoulder strap in a Sentence

shoulder strap

noun
  • The black leather satchel, with a slim shoulder strap, looked like a purse.
    — Will Higgins, Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2018
  • The backpack sling has two front shoulder straps.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Her archival dress featured fine shoulder straps and a short, sheer hem.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Ski pants stop at the waist and don’t have suspenders or shoulder straps.
    — Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
  • The shoulder straps are thick and adjustable so they can be moved based on your body shape.
    — Karthika Gupta, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The air mesh shoulder straps were comfortable on a brief hike.
    — Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2017
  • In a retro nod, the swimsuit featured cute bows on each shoulder strap.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 30 May 2026
  • The shoulder strap anchor points should hit the tops of your shoulder blades.
    — Laura Duerr, chicagotribune.com, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Ultra-wide pant legs and thick shoulder straps complete the look.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
  • With a hard foam shell case and shoulder strap, it's built to be portable.
    — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 16 Mar. 2018
  • The shoulder strap is adjustable, and clips on to the metallic clasps on the bag .
    — Patrice J. Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Its padded shoulder straps are designed for all-day wear, and the durable build stands up to heavy use.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Padded shoulder straps also keep you from straining your back.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The dress has a high round neck, wide shoulder straps, and a loose top that flares into a flowy skirt.
    — Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024
  • It can be worn or carried with a top strap and has adjustable, padded shoulder straps.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
  • Think of Blake as a slouchy, roomy tote bag but with a shoulder strap—genius!
    — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The good news is that there’s about an inch of foam lining the shoulder straps and hipbelt wings.
    — Corey Buhay, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Swift stunned the red carpet in a goth-punk, plaid corset complete with black leather shoulder straps.
    — Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The two bigger sizes can be rolled or carried by the shoulder strap or handles.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The ball gowns are rather like a giant blob of fabric hanging from shoulder straps.
    — Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2019
  • The shoulder strap is also a game-changer for working on-the-go.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
  • His only gripe is that the shoulder straps slightly dig in after a long day in the field.
    — Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley, Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Or use the shoulder strap, which also stows away, and carry the bag like a duffel.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 11 Sep. 2020
  • The ankle-length dress fit close to the body, with thick shoulder straps, a scoop neckline and a side slit.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 June 2025
  • The entire bodice of the dress, including the shoulder straps, is made of lace.
    — Mikelle Street, WWD, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Toting it around is easy thanks to the shoulder strap that's built into the chair itself.
    — Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, 19 June 2020
  • As a bonus, the shoulder strap is adjustable for a comfy, custom fit.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
  • As a bonus, the shoulder strap is adjustable for a comfy, custom fit.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The subtly drapey fit has a scoop neckline, wide shoulder straps, and a midi length.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
  • Make two shoulder straps with ribbon of your choice and secure to the poster board with staples.
    — Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 30 July 2023

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