chain belt

noun

plural chain belts
: a belt (see belt entry 1 sense 2) constructed of links of metal or other material (such as leather) and used to turn a gear or as a conveyor

Examples of chain belt in a Sentence

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The singer accessorized with a chain belt and gold sandals. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025 Swift stunned in all black with her Chanel overcoat, wool jersey jumpsuit and pearly chain belt. Bryan West, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 On the runways, notably at Chanel, Prada, Proenza Schouler, and Rabanne, stripes played a starring role—pairing imaginatively well with It items like chain belts and bikinis to effortlessly cool effect. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 June 2025 The shorts, finished with a gold chain belt, added a textural contrast to the sneaker’s graphic print and elevated outsole. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 June 2025 The English model and TV host accessorized with a chain belt and black flats, and carried a black leather backpack. Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 Palmer accentuated the gold tone elements of her Ferragamo dress by adding a chain belt at her hips. Julia Teti, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chain belt was in 1841

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“Chain belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chain%20belt. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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