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suspender Synonyms

Another word for suspender

Choosing another word for suspender depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

One of a pair of adjustable elastic or fabric straps worn over the shoulders and fastened to the waistband of trousers or a skirt to hold them up (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The grandfather adjusted the leather clip of his left brace before putting on his suit jacket."

Strongest
brace
Strong
gallus

• noun (Context 2)

An elastic strap attached to a belt or corset and fastened to the top of a stocking to hold it up.

Usage Example

"She fastened each silk stocking securely to its matching garter."

Strongest
garter

• noun (Context 3)

A vertical cable, rod, or hanger that supports the deck of a suspension bridge from the main overhead cables, or any person or device that suspends something.

Usage Example

"Engineers inspected every steel hanger along the span of the bridge for signs of corrosion."

Strong
hanger

• Nearby Words

susceptible
suspect
suspend
suspender
suspendered
suspenders
suspense

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Suspender. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/suspender
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