shoulder strap
nounDefinition of shoulder strap
: a strap that passes across the shoulder and holds up an article or garment
Examples of shoulder strap in a Sentence
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The slender, deep pocket for a laptop or device situated under the shoulder straps. — Erika Mailman, chicagotribune.com, "With some creativity, flying ‘economy light’ as a family isn’t a weighty endeavor," 20 Aug. 2019 The slender, deep pocket for a laptop or device situated under the shoulder straps. — Erika Mailman, Washington Post, "Two kids, two parents, no overhead bags or reserved seats. Could they survive economy light?," 9 Aug. 2019 The aforementioned shoulder strap tucks securely into a side pocket. — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, "Brompton Electric bike review: remarkably practical," 2 July 2019 Among the dress code requirements: Tops must have shoulder strapsClothing cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit, down to approximately 3 to 4 inches in length to the upper thighs. — Sonja Haller, USA TODAY, "Virginia school district adopts dress code that isn't sexist! Students helped draft rules," 15 July 2019 Acne Studios has a sleek leather tote, while Bottega Veneta's roomy cross body bag comes complete with a shoulder strap. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, "Shop 15 Sleek Alternatives to the Bulky Backpack," 27 July 2019 Carrying is easy with the shoulder straps and hip belt, both of which can detach and stow away. — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "The 9 Best Travel Bags You Can Buy Right Now," 12 July 2019 To make handling a heavy duffel easier, manufacturers offer wheeled duffels, or hybrid versions with shoulder straps. — Houston Chronicle, "Head out with the best travel gear, whether on the road or in the air," 27 June 2019 Rules now dictate tire integrity, roof strength, door latches, steering wheels, knee bolsters, bumpers, lights, seats, safety belts and shoulder straps, air bags, and window tinting. — Dan Albert, Vox, "Driverless cars are coming. We’ll miss the thrill of the ride.," 21 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'shoulder strap.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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