suspenders en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /səˈspɛndɚz/ (General-American)
- /səˈspɛndəz/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (US) audio
Etymology
From suspend + -er. Compare hanger.
Meanings
- (US, plural, plural-only) A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off.
- (UK, plural, plural-only) Small straps, attached to a suspender belt, that hold up a woman's stockings.
Deriveds
suspendered · belt and suspenders