safety belt

noun

: a belt fastening a person to an object (such as a car seat) to prevent falling or injury

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That data has helped us over the years to develop a three-point safety belt and the whiplash protection system. James Morris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 The report also noted that injuries could have been minimized if more passengers had been wearing safety belts provided. John O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025 That load could consist of two small children, accommodated in optional seats and safety belts. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Feb. 2025 In addition to fines, a court may order people convicted of a first offense to attend traffic school or a program to learn how to properly use safety belts, according to California code. Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for safety belt

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of safety belt was in 1840

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“Safety belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20belt. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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safety belt

noun
: a belt for fastening a person to an object to prevent falling or injury

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