suspenders

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suspenders

/səˈspɛndɚz/ US
/səˈspɛndəz/ UK

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From suspend + -er. Compare hanger.

noun

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.
Similar: braces
UK, plural, plural only Small straps, attached to a suspender belt, that hold up a woman's stockings.
Similar: garters

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@misc{suspenders_2026,
  title = {suspenders},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/suspenders},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}