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

She describes their outfits as looking like "19th century chimney sweeps", donning black shorts or trousers, a white top, braces, and a flat cap.

From BBC

China is expected to unveil new measures to boost its flagging economy, as it braces for a second Donald Trump presidency.

From BBC

Now, obsessed fans are showcasing them in acrylic display cases in their homes, clipping them onto their backpacks and purses, and customizing them with fake eyelashes, tiny clothes and braces.

From Los Angeles Times

A 10-year-old Dodgers fan believed he was getting out of class early to get braces removed.

From Los Angeles Times

Long encumbered by a mouthful of metal, Zachary was told by his parents Friday that he could leave his fifth-grade class early because he had an orthodontist appointment to get his braces removed.

From Los Angeles Times