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strapless

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate UK //stɹˈæpləs// strap·less

n. a piece of clothing, like a dress or a bra, that does not have any straps to hold it up. It stays in place by the weight of the fabric or by a band around the body.

n. a garment or undergarment lacking shoulder straps for support. Often used to describe styles that rely on a wide band or the weight of the fabric to remain in place.


SIMPLE

She wore a beautiful strapless dress to the wedding.

CONTEXTUAL

The designer created a collection of strapless evening gowns that relied on intricate beading to keep the fabric secure.

COMPLEX

While strapless styles were once considered too revealing for formal occasions, they have since become a staple of modern evening wear, often paired with a matching bra for added support.

Origin

From strap + -less. The noun sense is by analogy of strap-on.

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