noun
suspenders
suh-SPEHN-duhz
Suspenders (noun) means Straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers. Example: “He wore red suspenders with his tuxedo.”
noun
1
Straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers.
"He wore red suspenders with his tuxedo."
2
(UK) Small straps on a suspender belt that hold up stockings.
"The vintage lingerie set came with matching suspenders."
How to use suspenders
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStraps that hold something up — trousers in American English, or stockings in British English.
UK vs US
In American English, suspenders hold up trousers (what the British call braces); in British English, suspenders hold up stockings.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a pair of suspenders
suspender belt
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Etymology
From suspend plus the ending -er, meaning "the thing that suspends" — compare "hanger."
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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.
