Suspender

usgb/səˈspendər/
noun

A strap that you wear over your shoulders and attach to your pants to hold them up.

He wore a pair of jeans with suspenders
Visual representation of "suspender" - A strap that you wear over your shoulders and attach to your pants to hold them up

Often appears as...

  • pair of suspenders
  • wear suspenders
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Traditional Attire

Often associated with old-fashioned or formal attire, rarely used in casual, modern clothing.

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For the vintage-themed party, he chose an outfit with suspenders.
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Cultural Variation

In British English, 'suspenders' refer to garter straps, not the straps used to hold up pants.

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In America, suspenders are worn to keep trousers up.
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Accessory Stereotype

Sometimes associated with nerds in media, may carry a 'geeky' connotation.

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He adjusted his suspenders and glasses before starting the debate.
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