suspenders

 

English Wikipedia has an article on:

suspenders

Wikipedia

• Audio (US):

  (file)

suspenders pl (plural only)

1. (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.

   Synonym: (British) braces

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

   Synonym: (US) garters

• resuspends