Seat Belt

Pronunciation: /sit bɛlt/

Definitions of seat belt

noun A strap or belt worn in a vehicle to hold a person in their seat in case of sudden movement or impact

Example Sentences

A1 Please remember to always wear your seat belt when in the car.

A2 The seat belt saved his life in the car accident.

B1 It is important to ensure that all passengers have their seat belts fastened before driving.

B2 The airline requires passengers to keep their seat belts fastened at all times during the flight.

C1 The seat belt sign illuminated, indicating that passengers should remain seated with their seat belts fastened.

C2 The driver was fined for not wearing a seat belt while operating the vehicle.

Examples of seat belt in a Sentence

formal It is important to always fasten your seat belt before driving.

informal Hey, don't forget to buckle up your seat belt before we hit the road!

slang Make sure you click in your seat belt so we don't get pulled over.

figurative Wearing a seat belt is like having a safety net while driving through life's twists and turns.

Grammatical Forms of seat belt

• past tense: buckled
• plural: seat belts
• comparative: more secure
• superlative: most secure
• present tense: buckle
• future tense: will buckle
• perfect tense: has buckled
• continuous tense: is buckling
• singular: seat belt
• positive degree: secure
• infinitive: to buckle
• gerund: buckling
• participle: buckled

Origin and Evolution of seat belt

First Known Use: 1955 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'seat belt' originated from the combination of 'seat' referring to the place where one sits in a vehicle and 'belt' which is a strap or band worn around the waist for support or safety.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a safety device in vehicles that secures passengers in their seats to prevent injury in case of a sudden stop or collision, the term 'seat belt' has evolved to become a standard safety feature in modern vehicles and a legal requirement in many countries.