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noun (1)

Definition of beltnext
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as in punch
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument delivered a shattering belt to the rock with a hammer

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as in drink
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time he knocked back a belt of whiskey before leaving

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belt

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noun (2)

ˈbelt How to pronounce belt (audio)
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as in sash
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist a drugstore cowboy who loves his fancily decorated belt

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as in neck
a broad geographical area that part of the country is sometimes called "the farm belt" because of the number of farms there

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belt

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verb

1
as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner belted the baseball out of the park

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as in to wrap
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt belted the little boy's pants tightly so they would stay up

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3
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly belted the punching bag relentlessly

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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly the boy went belting along on his skateboard

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Recent Examples of belt
Noun
Keeping coolant levels topped off, checking belts and hoses, and ensuring your engine isn’t overheating all contribute to overall performance, including the air conditioning system. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 Inspired by men’s belt buckles, it was usually crafted in yellow gold, in keeping with the preferences of the era. — Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 20 July 2026
Verb
Drake Baldwin notched a career-high five hits and hit two homers, and Austin Riley belted two homers as part of a four-RBI day in the Braves’ 8-5, series-clinching win over the Rangers on Sunday at Truist Park. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 19 July 2026 LaBelle, 82, gave an R&B rendition of the anthem, rife with her gospel rasp, ending with a belting high note to stadium cheers. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for belt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belt
  1. punch
  2. drink
  3. sash
  4. neck
  5. hit
  6. wrap
  7. lick
  8. race
Noun
  • The couple’s tequila brand Pantalones Organic Tequila is partnering with Tipsy Scoop for two new flavors that pack all the punch of a margarita into a dessert that’s perfect for summer.
    — Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • When the Phillies did land a punch, Sheehan’s stuff usually ticked up.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • Astronauts just flew to Earth orbit space atop a rocket emblazoned with an energy-drink ad.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • Disneyland popcorn, churros, funnel cakes and ice cream cost more after the Anaheim theme park resort increased prices on hundreds of the most popular snacks, foods and drinks during the busy summer season.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2026
Definition of drink
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  • But none are quite so affecting as this snapshot of a moment in child-hood, when two young daughters of a new Parisian banking family were reluctantly posing in their lace dresses and silk sashes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Eneisy Rodríguez, a media professor, actress and dancer, carries the sash of Hialeah.
    — Sarah Moreno July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of sash
Noun
  • When the players went for a walk around the pitch with their medals around their necks, Tuchel insisted that Steele go with them.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Try wide-leg palazzo pants paired with a scoop-neck tank, punctuated by pops of gold via your belt and earrings.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026
Definition of neck
Verb
  • As thousands of professors at in the University of California system say the students entering their classrooms are increasingly under-prepared for university-level math, the university’s timely graduation rates just hit all-time highs.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • Average daily rates in Miami hit $302 for both game nights and eves, according to AirDNA.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • Bursting with juicy mango and wrapped in a soft, pillowy haze, this IPA brings big Midway energy to every sip.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
  • The sandals are completed by delicate, adjustable ankle straps that wrap over the top of the foot and fasten with a buckle closure.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of wrap
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  • Grande licked one of them, and fans were immediately outraged by the moment.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 July 2026
  • Some of the flames come close to licking the glass, as the wildfire blows across the tracks.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 15 July 2026
Definition of lick
Verb
  • Moments later the Tesla Model 3 raced down a residential street in Katy, Texas, at highway speeds, slammed into a brick home and killed a 76-year-old woman standing in the front room.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Jordan Cvetanovski, chairman and chief investment officer at Pella Funds, said demand for AI infrastructure remains strong as companies race to build computing capacity, but signs of speculative excess are beginning to emerge.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of race

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