braces

[ brey-siz ]

plural noun

1. Orthodontics. brace ( def 4 ).
2. Chiefly British. suspenders.

braces

/ ˈbreɪsɪz /

plural noun

1. a pair of straps worn over the shoulders by men for holding up the trousers US and Canadian wordsuspenders

Example Sentences

A perfect smile is highly sought after, with many people now turning to braces or implants to give them a "reality TV" look.

From BBC

Workers have been told to hurry home, classes have been suspended and outdoor events have been cancelled as northern China braces for extreme winds this weekend.

From BBC

The better-than-expected figures come as the UK economy braces itself for the impact of tariffs imposed on goods being imported to the US, with analysts warning that growth could prove short-lived.

From BBC

Practically overnight, I had to adjust to how my new glasses slid down my nose and the way the elastics tethered to my braces snapped like rubber bands in a junk drawer.

From Salon

The UK's first response to US tariffs should not be to jump into a trade war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said, as the government braces itself for the announcement of widespread taxes on imports.

From BBC