How to Use shoulder strap in a Sentence

shoulder strap

noun
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  • Then Michi grabbed the shoulder strap of his dive vest.
    — Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 9 Feb. 2024
  • The black leather satchel, with a slim shoulder strap, looked like a purse.
    — Will Higgins, Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2018
  • The shoulder strap is adjustable, and clips on to the metallic clasps on the bag .
    — Patrice J. Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Blunt’s shoulder straps were a hot topic, but Lyons and Meagher didn’t quite see eye-to-eye on the rest of the dress.
    — Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The dress has a high round neck, wide shoulder straps, and a loose top that flares into a flowy skirt.
    — Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024
  • The shoulder straps are thick and adjustable, and they can be worn in an X or H-back shape.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • It can be carried with a shoulder strap and weighs 2.5 pounds.
    — Malak Silmi, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2022
  • On the shoulder straps on each of the pages, there's gold monogramming on the end and that's the initials of each of the pageboys.
    — Cam Wolf, GQ, 20 May 2018
  • The shoulder strap anchor points should hit the tops of your shoulder blades.
    — Laura Duerr, chicagotribune.com, 9 Apr. 2021
  • The shoulder straps are thick and adjustable so they can be moved based on your body shape.
    — Karthika Gupta, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Use it as a shoulder strap for a beat up Louis Vuitton Speedy.
    — Erika Veurink, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The bag also has a trolley sleeve and padded shoulder strap.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2023
  • The overlay had long sleeves and a single shoulder strap design, with a thigh-high slit in the skirt.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 20 Nov. 2022
  • The shoulder strap is also a game-changer for working on-the-go.
    — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2022
  • His only gripe is that the shoulder straps slightly dig in after a long day in the field.
    — Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley, Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The air mesh shoulder straps were comfortable on a brief hike.
    — Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2017
  • With a hard foam shell case and shoulder strap, it's built to be portable.
    — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Or use the shoulder strap, which also stows away, and carry the bag like a duffel.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 12 July 2019
  • The design is simple, with two shoulder straps and a wide connector that runs along the top of the back.
    — Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 22 July 2023
  • The mesh shoulder straps, back panel, and grab handle add some comfort to the wear too.
    — Wired Staff, WIRED, 30 Apr. 2018
  • Toting it around is easy thanks to the shoulder strap that's built into the chair itself.
    — Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, 19 June 2020
  • The mats made by Village at the Falls include ties to secure the bed rolls and a shoulder strap to carry them.
    — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2018
  • The zippers are easy to maneuver, and the shoulder straps are padded and comfy.
    — Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 9 June 2024
  • Ultra-wide pant legs and thick shoulder straps complete the look.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
  • One of the bag’s cooler design details is that the tail turns into the shoulder strap.
    — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 25 June 2024
  • Make two shoulder straps with ribbon of your choice and secure to the poster board with staples.
    — Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 30 July 2023
  • Carrying is easy with the shoulder straps and hip belt, both of which can detach and stow away.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 12 July 2019
  • The shoulder strap is adjustable, so anybody can use it to carry the bag over the head or shoulder.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 13 May 2021
  • The subtly drapey fit has a scoop neckline, wide shoulder straps, and a midi length.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
  • The back padding is thick, and the adjustable shoulder straps are sturdy and comfy.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2024

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