self-belt

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. 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
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Noun
  • Book a trip through Red River Guide Service and spend the day fishing with Homer Humphreys, a local with over 40 years of tournament bass fishing under his belt.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
  • Grasso’s run with the belt ended at UFC 306 in September 2024 when Shevchenko earned a unanimous decision win.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Lorde went on to point out that the dress’s top half was a different take on the cummerbund, the pleated sash that often comes with men’s tuxedos.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 May 2025
  • Hudson was still wearing her Hancock sash and violet evening gown upon departure.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • But Jia Yue Technology, a Chinese company that makes Christmas ribbons, stockings, wreaths and gift bags, has already made the leap to Vietnam.
    Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 10 May 2025
  • Garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon, threaded onto a skewer. 7.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025

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“Self-belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-belt. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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