noun
- elastic straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers
Usage: American English; British English uses ‘braces’
Examples
- He wore red suspenders with his formal outfit.
- The old man’s suspenders kept his pants from falling down.
- She adjusted her suspenders before the presentation.
- His suspenders had colorful stripes on them.
- The costume included vintage suspenders and a bow tie.
- He snapped his suspenders playfully.