as in belt
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
the self-belt is covered with the same faux suede as the dress
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Recent Examples of self-belt
The pocket detail is repeated on denim midi skirts with front slits and self-belts.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
Both raincoats feature a detachable zip hood, a hood visor extension, an adjustable bungee cord with a metal toggle at the hood opening, a self-belt and signature stripe lining.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
Both raincoats feature a detachable zip hood, a hood visor extension, an adjustable bungee cord with a metal toggle at the hood opening, a self-belt and signature stripe lining.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-belt
Noun
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There's no belt drive; the 400 V hybrid system powers the air conditioning electrically now via its 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, and the water pump is integrated into the engine block.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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Sherrill’s massive but vulnerable belt is ideally matched for this material.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The bridal attendants dressed in outfits similar to Diana, with taffeta satin, lace trim and yellow sashes.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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The drop waist was further defined with a deep olive green sash and a voluminous skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Opening events at Green Street Market Opening weekend will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 15 at 6 p.m., featuring food trucks and live music.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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To make this má là pig ear recipe, the ears are braised then thinly sliced, their cartilage softening into noodle-like ribbons.—
Jessica Liang,
Saveur,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Self-belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-belt. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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