Suspenders vs. Braces

Suspendersnoun

(US) A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off. (British) Braces.

Suspendersnoun

(British) Small straps, attached to a suspender belt, that hold up a woman's stockings. (US) Garters.

Suspenders

Suspenders (American English, Canadian English, Australian English) or braces (British English, Australian English) are fabric or leather straps worn over the shoulders to hold up skirts or trousers. The straps may be elasticated, either entirely or only at attachment ends, and most straps are of woven cloth forming an X or Y shape at the back.

Bracesnoun

(orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.

Bracesnoun

(dated) Handcuffs.

Bracesnoun

(British) A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off (US: suspenders).

Bracesnoun

an appliance that corrects dental irregularities