shoulder strap

noun

: a strap that passes across the shoulder and holds up an article or garment

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The backpack should sit at waist level, fit snugly against the back, and be worn with both padded shoulder straps, not over one shoulder. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 How to carry the load safely Experts recommend choosing a backpack that fits the child and has two broad, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, compartments to distribute weight and a waist or chest strap to redistribute the load. — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Experts recommend choosing a backpack that fits the child and has two broad, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, compartments to distribute weight and a waist or chest strap to redistribute the load. — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Both The Row’s bag and the Quince lookalike are made of leather, with the same silhouette and sturdy flat shoulder strap for easy carrying. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoulder strap

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shoulder strap was in 1688

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shoulder strap

noun
: a strap worn over the shoulder to hold up an article or a garment
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