noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Something or someone who suspends.
2. 2
   elastic straps that hold trousers up wordnet
3. 3
   An item of apparel consisting of a strap worn over the shoulder and used to hold up trousers. US
4. 4
   An item of apparel used to hold up a sock or (now especially) a stocking, such as a garter, or each of the fastening-straps attached to a corset or suspender belt. British

Synonyms

All synonyms

barbeltboombracebracebraces

Etymology

From suspend + -er.

Related phrases

suspender belt

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