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suspenders

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /səˈspɛndɚz/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /səˈspɛndəz/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • CMU ARPABET: S AH0 S P EH1 N D ER0 Z Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, plural, plural-only

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: braces

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Small straps, attached to a suspender belt, that hold up a woman's stockings.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, plural, plural-only

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: garters

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From suspend + -er. Compare hanger.