1
a
: a strip of flexible material worn especially around the waist as an item of clothing or a means of carrying something (such as tools)
b
: a similar article worn as a corset or for protection or safety or as a symbol of distinction
2
: a continuous band of tough flexible material for transmitting motion and power or conveying materials
3
a
: an area characterized by some distinctive feature (as of culture, habitation, geology, or life forms)
especially
: one suited to a particular crop
the corn belt
b
4
belted; belting; belts
1
a
: to encircle or fasten with a belt
b
: to strap on
3
: to mark with a band
4
: to sing in a forceful manner or style
belting out popular songs
5
: to drink quickly
belted down a shot of whisky
Synonyms
Noun (1)
Verb
- bang
- bash
- bat
- biff
- bludgeon
- bob
- bonk
- bop
- box
- bust
- clap
- clip
- clobber
- clock
- clout
- crack
- hammer
- hit
- knock
- nail
- paste
- pound
- punch
- rap
- slam
- slap
- slog
- slug
- smack
- smite
- sock
- strike
- swat
- swipe
- tag
- thump
- thwack
- wallop
- whack
- whale
- zap
Noun (2)
- bang
- bash
- bat
- beat
- biff
- blow
- bop
- box
- buffet
- bust
- chop
- clap
- clip
- clout
- crack
- cuff
- dab
- douse [British]
- fillip
- hack
- haymaker
- hit
- hook
- knock
- larrup [dialect]
- lash
- lick
- pelt
- pick
- plump
- poke
- pound
- punch
- rap
- slam
- slap
- slug
- smack
- smash
- sock
- spank
- stinger
- stripe
- stroke
- swat
- swipe
- switch
- thud
- thump
- thwack
- wallop
- welt
- whack
- wham
- whop
- whap
Examples of belt in a Sentence
Noun (1)
a drugstore cowboy who loves his fancily decorated belt
that part of the country is sometimes called "the farm belt" because of the number of farms there
Verb
His bathrobe was loosely belted.
He belted the ball down the fairway.
Some drunk got mad and threatened to belt me.
Noun (2)
delivered a shattering belt to the rock with a hammer
he knocked back a belt of whiskey before leaving
Recent Examples on the Web
Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
However, her experience highlights the grim reality that unemployed pregnant women face: Despite having 15 years of experience under her belt, including at the editorial giant Hearst, the ex-Peleton director says that she was instantly dropped from job interviews after disclosing her pregnancy.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 May 2024
In 1966, having several high-profile campaigns under her belt and feeling entitled, Ms. Wells Lawrence asked for the presidency of Tinker & Partners.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 11 May 2024
With just one small part in Degrassi: The Next Generation (2009) and a music video under her belt, Mitchell auditioned for the role of Emily and almost didn’t get it.
—EW.com, 9 May 2024
The duo, which is now on hiatus, has 16 Country Airplay chart-toppers under its belt.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 May 2024
While Anne Hathaway has over two decades of movie experience under her very fashionable belt, she may be just getting started.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
This slim belt is so compact that it can be worn underneath your shirt or tucked into the waistband of your leggings without making your outfit lumpy or causing discomfort.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
With such a strong selection of looks under her belt—ranging from a custom red Prada column dress to an homage to Whoopi Goldberg in The Row—the actor had a lot to live up to.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 May 2024
Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 2 May 2024
Trout belted an eighth-inning two-run homer to give the Angels the lead on their way to a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
—Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 16 Apr. 2024
Stefani belted out her hauntingly beautiful song about her breakup with Kanal, while the two shared the stage together.
—USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Madge, who was seen during some sets wearing a knee brace, belted out her greatest hits without a hitch or complaint.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
With a full backing band, Fallon belted out the 1983 classic with Nancy Wilson and Ann Wilson, who weren’t wearing any protective eye glasses to glance at the eclipse.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024
Backed by a array of musicians and singers, the artist belted out the dance-rap fusion in a setting reminiscent of her recent live album recording at Royal Albert Hall in London.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2024
In the first inning, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves belted his 714th home run to match the all-time record held by Babe Ruth.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
Witt belted his first home run this season as the Royals totaled five homers in a 11-0 rout of the Minnesota Twins.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2024
Noun
Then a woman opened the door and took off her belt.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
However, her experience highlights the grim reality that unemployed pregnant women face: Despite having 15 years of experience under her belt, including at the editorial giant Hearst, the ex-Peleton director says that she was instantly dropped from job interviews after disclosing her pregnancy.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 May 2024
In 1966, having several high-profile campaigns under her belt and feeling entitled, Ms. Wells Lawrence asked for the presidency of Tinker & Partners.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 11 May 2024
With just one small part in Degrassi: The Next Generation (2009) and a music video under her belt, Mitchell auditioned for the role of Emily and almost didn’t get it.
—EW.com, 9 May 2024
The duo, which is now on hiatus, has 16 Country Airplay chart-toppers under its belt.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 May 2024
While Anne Hathaway has over two decades of movie experience under her very fashionable belt, she may be just getting started.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
This slim belt is so compact that it can be worn underneath your shirt or tucked into the waistband of your leggings without making your outfit lumpy or causing discomfort.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
With such a strong selection of looks under her belt—ranging from a custom red Prada column dress to an homage to Whoopi Goldberg in The Row—the actor had a lot to live up to.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 May 2024
Verb
Daniels, sporting an atrocious, two-toned hairpiece, belts his lines in an accent that lands somewhere between Foghorn Leghorn and Gomer Pyle.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 2 May 2024
Trout belted an eighth-inning two-run homer to give the Angels the lead on their way to a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
—Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 16 Apr. 2024
Stefani belted out her hauntingly beautiful song about her breakup with Kanal, while the two shared the stage together.
—USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Madge, who was seen during some sets wearing a knee brace, belted out her greatest hits without a hitch or complaint.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
With a full backing band, Fallon belted out the 1983 classic with Nancy Wilson and Ann Wilson, who weren’t wearing any protective eye glasses to glance at the eclipse.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024
Backed by a array of musicians and singers, the artist belted out the dance-rap fusion in a setting reminiscent of her recent live album recording at Royal Albert Hall in London.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2024
In the first inning, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves belted his 714th home run to match the all-time record held by Babe Ruth.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
Witt belted his first home run this season as the Royals totaled five homers in a 11-0 rout of the Minnesota Twins.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2024
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“Belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belt. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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belt
1 of 3 noun1
: a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around a person's body for holding in or supporting something (as clothing, tools, or weapons) or for ornament
2
: a flexible continuous band running around wheels or pulleys and used for moving or carrying something
a fan belt on a car
3
: a region suited to or producing something or having some special feature
the corn belt
a storm belt
belt
2 of 3 verb1
: to put a belt on or around
2
: to hit hard
belt a home run
3
: to mark with a band
4
: to sing in a forceful way
belt out a song
belt
3 of 3 noun
: a jarring blow
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