sus‧pend‧er /səˈspendə $ -ər/ noun

1. [countable usually plural] British English a part of a piece of women’s underwear that hangs down and can be attached to stockings to hold them up Synonym : garter American English

2. suspenders [plural] American English two bands of cloth that go over your shoulders and fasten to your trousers to hold them up Synonym : braces British English

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