lap belt

noun

1. (in a motor vehicle) a seat belt secured to the framework of a seat and fastening across the lap of a driver or a passenger.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lap belt¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

When he outgrew his toddler car seat, he still needed a seat with a harness, as he is unable to sit in place with just a lap belt.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• safety belt