English Explanatory Dictionary

suspender

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something or someone who suspends.
  2. An item of apparel consisting of a strap worn over the shoulder and used to hold up trousers.
  3. 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.

Pronunciation

/səˈspɛndɚ/ /səˈspɛndə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-suspender.wav

Word forms

suspender suspenders

Etymology

From suspend + -er.

Synonyms

braces

Derived words

suspender belt suspendered suspenderless
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