Examples of “suspension” in a Sentence

noun A temporary stop or delay of something.

• Heavy snow caused a suspension of flights at the small airport.
• The strike led to a suspension of train services.
• He received a two-match suspension for the foul.

noun The system of springs and shock absorbers in a vehicle that smooths out the ride.

• The mechanic said the van needed new suspension before it could carry heavy loads.
• A good suspension makes a long journey far more comfortable for passengers.
• The car's suspension struggled on the bumpy road.

noun A mixture in which fine particles are spread through a liquid without dissolving.

• In the science lesson, we made a suspension by stirring fine sand into water.
• Muddy water is a suspension, because the tiny bits of soil float in it.
• Shake the bottle well — the medicine is a suspension that settles over time.