belting

noun

belt·​ing ˈbel-tiŋ How to pronounce belting (audio)
1
: belts
2
: material for belts

Examples of belting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The belting was clear, but some of the quieter moments were muffled. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 June 2024 Cuomo and Clarkson split the lead vocals, with the American Idol adding some of her signature powerhouse belting into the mix. Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 Depending on height, shoppers vary between using it as a blouse or dress, with some belting or layering it, as preferred. Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024 Their voices join in an ocean of crooning, wailing and belting that swells nightly from dance floors in places like the old-school Mel-O-Dee Cocktails in El Cerrito, Effie’s in Campbell, the Mint in San Francisco and dozens of celebrated others. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for belting 

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Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of belting was in 1567

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“Belting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belting. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

belting

noun
belt·​ing ˈbel-tiŋ How to pronounce belting (audio)
: material for making belts
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