seat belt

Or seatbelt

noun

1. a belt or strap in an automobile, airplane, etc., fastened around or sometimes diagonally across the midsection to keep the person safely secured, as during a sudden stop.

seat belt

noun

1. Also called: safety belt. a belt or strap worn in a vehicle to restrain forward motion in the event of a collision

2. a similar belt or strap worn in an aircraft at takeoff and landing and in rough weather

Word History and Origins

Origin of seat belt¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

After killing her, Tape moved her body from the driver's seat to the passenger seat, buckled the seat belt and drove away.

From BBC

“We all fastened our seat belts because we’re Venezuelans — we weren’t supposed to be there” in El Salvador, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Oliver was found seated in the coach with his seat belt on," she added.

From BBC

But as he regained consciousness, Arena felt the seat belt wrapped tightly around his waist.

From Los Angeles Times

Like a pilot calmly instructing passengers to fasten their seat belts, Nielson suggested I wrap the fire-resistant “shroud” hanging from my bright yellow helmet around my face.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• safety belt