suspenders
3 synonyms for suspenders, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use suspenders
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pair of suspenders
suspender belt
Etymology
From suspend plus the ending -er, meaning "the thing that suspends" — compare "hanger."
Full origin of suspenders →Frequently asked questions
What does “suspenders” mean?
The word “suspenders” means straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers. In plain terms, straps that hold something up — trousers in American English, or stockings in British English.
How do you pronounce “suspenders”?
“Suspenders” is pronounced suh-SPEHN-duhz (/səˈspɛndɚz/ in IPA).
How do you use “suspenders” in a sentence?
Here is “suspenders” used in a sentence: “He wore red suspenders with his tuxedo.”
What part of speech is “suspenders”?
“Suspenders” is a noun.
How many meanings does “suspenders” have?
“Suspenders” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers.
