the Beltway
noun
: the political and social world of Washington, D.C.
politics inside the Beltway
Her influence extends beyond the Beltway.
Examples of the Beltway in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Amounts were less to the south, generally between half an inch to an inch south of the Beltway.
—
Jeff Halverson, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
By bypassing the Beltway press and prioritizing other forms of media, Biden has been able to remain in contact with voters, while allowing the president to avoid being repeatedly pressed on uncomfortable topics such as his age.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
In the medium term, smoke and any smoldering hot spots should stay generally to our south and southwest, away from the Beltway.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2024
The risk is highest in open areas outside the Beltway and especially toward the mountains.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
Temperatures fall to 32 to 35 degrees in our colder areas north and west of the Beltway and 34 to 38 degrees elsewhere.
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
The Hill, a widely read news source inside the Beltway, wrote a story about the letter that included background that may have enlightened the uninitiated.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024
Temperatures are expected to stay above freezing nearly everywhere, so no accumulation is expected even in our colder areas to the north and west of the Beltway that have the best chance to see some snowflakes.
—Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024
Periods of mainly light snow; intensity may increase some north of the Beltway.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
Jeff Halverson, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
By bypassing the Beltway press and prioritizing other forms of media, Biden has been able to remain in contact with voters, while allowing the president to avoid being repeatedly pressed on uncomfortable topics such as his age.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
In the medium term, smoke and any smoldering hot spots should stay generally to our south and southwest, away from the Beltway.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2024
The risk is highest in open areas outside the Beltway and especially toward the mountains.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
Temperatures fall to 32 to 35 degrees in our colder areas north and west of the Beltway and 34 to 38 degrees elsewhere.
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
The Hill, a widely read news source inside the Beltway, wrote a story about the letter that included background that may have enlightened the uninitiated.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024
Temperatures are expected to stay above freezing nearly everywhere, so no accumulation is expected even in our colder areas to the north and west of the Beltway that have the best chance to see some snowflakes.
—Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024
Periods of mainly light snow; intensity may increase some north of the Beltway.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'the Beltway.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near the Beltway
Cite this Entry
“The Beltway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Beltway. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share