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    Suspender

    /səˈspɛndər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A strap or band worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers.
    He adjusted his suspender before heading out for the evening.
    A device or accessory used to suspend or hold something in place.
    The artist used a suspender to hang the canvas from the ceiling.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'suspendere', meaning 'to hang up'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suspenders and a belt
    A phrase indicating double support for trousers, often used humorously.

    Related Words

    braces
    Similar to suspenders, primarily used in British English.
    belt
    An accessory worn around the waist to hold up trousers.

    Slang Meanings

    Suspenders can be playfully referred to as 'Y-straps'.
    He's rocking those Y-straps with style!
    In some circles, suspenders are called 'trouser hangers'.
    He’s got his trouser hangers on for that retro look.