sus ‧ pend ‧ er /səˈspendə $ -ər/ BrE AmE noun
1 . [countable usually plural] British English a part of a piece of women’s underwear that hangs down and can be attached to ↑ stocking s to hold them up SYN garter American English
2 . suspenders [plural] American English two bands of cloth that go over your shoulders and fasten to your trousers to hold them up SYN braces British English