noun
braces
BRAY-sihz
noun
1
A dental device of wires and brackets used to straighten teeth over time.
"She got braces in seventh grade and had them for two years."
2
Straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers; suspenders.
"He wore a smart pair of braces with his tailored suit."
How to Use Braces
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dental straightening device, or straps that hold trousers up.
UK vs US
In British English, "braces" means suspenders for trousers; Americans use "suspenders" for that and reserve "braces" mainly for teeth.
Common pairings
get braces
wear braces
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