Definition of belt
1a : 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
3a : an area characterized by some distinctive feature (as of culture, habitation, geology, or life forms); especially : one suited to a particular crop the corn beltb : asteroid belt
4 : beltway 1
under one's belt
: in one's possession : as part of one's experience
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Origin and Etymology of belt
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German balz belt; both from Latin balteus belt
First Known Use: before 12th century
belt
Definition of belt
transitive verb
1a : to encircle or fasten with a beltb : to strap on
2a : to beat with or as if with a belt : thrashb : strike, hit
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
intransitive verb
1 : to move or act in a speedy, vigorous, or violent manner
2 : to sing loudly
Examples of belt in a Sentence
His bathrobe was loosely belted.
He belted the ball down the fairway.
Some drunk got mad and threatened to belt me.
Origin and Etymology of belt
Middle English belten, derivative of belt 1belt
First Known Use: 13th century
Circa 1864
First Known Use of belt
circa 1864
BELT Defined for English Language Learners
belt
Definition of belt for English Language Learners
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: to fasten (something) with a belt
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: to hit (someone or something) hard
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: to sing (a song) in a loud and forceful way
BELT Defined for Kids
Definition of belt for Students
1 : a strip of flexible material (as leather or cloth) worn around a person's body for holding in or supporting something (as clothing or weapons) or for ornament
2 : a flexible endless 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
belted
\ˈbel-təd\ adjective a belted robeDefinition of belt for Students
belted
;belting
1 : to put a belt on or around He belted the child into the car seat.
2 : to hit hard The batter belted the ball over the fence.
3 : to sing in a loud and forceful way belt out a song
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