suspender
noun
sus·pend·er
sə-ˈspen-dər 
1
: one that suspends
2
: a device by which something may be suspended: such as
a
: one of two supporting bands worn across the shoulders to support trousers, skirt, or belt
—usually used in plural and often with pair
b
British
: a fastener attached to a garment or garter to hold up a stocking or sock
also
: a device consisting of garter and fastener
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Photo: New York Magazine Bartsch leads the pack, dancing on a speaker (her favorite spot), wearing cutoff shorts, white leggings, red suspenders, and a frayed and cropped jean jacket with holes in the shoulders.
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Amy Virshup, Vulture, 14 May 2025
The museum has country comedian Minnie Pearl’s hat and dress as well as pants and suspenders worn by Grandpa Jones, a banjo-playing star of the Grand Ole Opry.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Some are fashioned like suspenders or corsets, and there are even strapless strap-ons (which don’t need a harness at all).
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
Emily looks like an extremely bisexual speakeasy bartender in her little suspenders and trilby hat.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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Amy Virshup, Vulture, 14 May 2025
The museum has country comedian Minnie Pearl’s hat and dress as well as pants and suspenders worn by Grandpa Jones, a banjo-playing star of the Grand Ole Opry.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Some are fashioned like suspenders or corsets, and there are even strapless strap-ons (which don’t need a harness at all).
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
Emily looks like an extremely bisexual speakeasy bartender in her little suspenders and trilby hat.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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“Suspender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suspender. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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suspender
noun
sus·pend·er
sə-ˈspen-dər
1
: one that suspends
2
: one of two bands worn across the shoulders to hold up one's pants or skirt
—usually used in plural
a pair of suspenders
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