suspender
Translation
garter
Examples
She wore stockings held up by suspenders.
She wore stockings held up by garters.
Grammar Patterns
a pair of garters (BrE suspenders) used to hold up stockings She wore a pair of garters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: garter (for stockings). Note: In US English, 'suspenders' are for pants.
Etymology
From the verb 'suspend', meaning to hang. A suspender is something that hangs or holds something up. In US English, 'suspenders' usually means 'braces' for pants.
Memory Tips
It 'suspends' or holds up an item of clothing. In British English, this is for stockings.