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
Verb
His bathrobe was loosely belted.
He belted the ball down the fairway.
Some drunk got mad and threatened to belt me.
Recent Examples on the Web
Ronny Maye, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
With toy sales strong, Mattel Films development in overdrive, and an Oscar-winning, $1.5 billion hit under his belt, Ynon is only gaining speed, getting ready for his next launch skyward.
—TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Thom Browne is adding yet another notch to his belt.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Whistleblowers within the medical profession and even some of the clinic’s own staff went public with firsthand accounts of vulnerable patients being put on the transgender conveyor belt.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 Apr. 2024
For the main event, Brazilian Alex Pereira (9-2) is looking to defend his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship belt against American Jamahal Hill (12-1) at the top of the main card on Saturday, April 13.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 13 Apr. 2024
Scroll through for the best belts in street style from the fall 2024 season below.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2024
Crossbody bags similar in style to what celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Swift, and Oprah carry, totes, belt bags, backpacks, and wallets in pretty spring-ready hues and patterns have their slashes priced right now.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The 12-year-old, Singleton said, was captured on video striking Brown with his belt and kicking him in the head.
—Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
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
Initially belting offstage, Parks was a comic force of nature, his physical expressions every bit as entertaining as his delightfully dizzying singing.
—Journal Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2024
Noun
Her adventure is just a notch in the belt of Nubi’s accomplishments in her life thus far.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
With toy sales strong, Mattel Films development in overdrive, and an Oscar-winning, $1.5 billion hit under his belt, Ynon is only gaining speed, getting ready for his next launch skyward.
—TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Thom Browne is adding yet another notch to his belt.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Whistleblowers within the medical profession and even some of the clinic’s own staff went public with firsthand accounts of vulnerable patients being put on the transgender conveyor belt.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 Apr. 2024
For the main event, Brazilian Alex Pereira (9-2) is looking to defend his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship belt against American Jamahal Hill (12-1) at the top of the main card on Saturday, April 13.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 13 Apr. 2024
Scroll through for the best belts in street style from the fall 2024 season below.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2024
Crossbody bags similar in style to what celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Swift, and Oprah carry, totes, belt bags, backpacks, and wallets in pretty spring-ready hues and patterns have their slashes priced right now.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The 12-year-old, Singleton said, was captured on video striking Brown with his belt and kicking him in the head.
—Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
Verb
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
Initially belting offstage, Parks was a comic force of nature, his physical expressions every bit as entertaining as his delightfully dizzying singing.
—Journal Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belt. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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