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strapless

Strapless (adjective) means having no shoulder straps, especially describing a dress or top. Example: “She wore a strapless gown to the awards ceremony.”

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Having no shoulder straps, especially describing a dress or top.
"She wore a strapless gown to the awards ceremony."

How to use strapless

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes clothing, usually a dress, that has no straps over the shoulders.

Word forms

straplesses plural

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Etymology

From "strap" plus "-less."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “strapless” mean?

The word “strapless” means having no shoulder straps, especially describing a dress or top. In plain terms, describes clothing, usually a dress, that has no straps over the shoulders.

How do you use “strapless” in a sentence?

Here is “strapless” used in a sentence: “She wore a strapless gown to the awards ceremony.”

What part of speech is “strapless”?

“Strapless” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of strapless?

"strapless" (adjective) means having no shoulder straps, especially describing a dress or top.

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