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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
The sole inland container depot that Dhaka’s garment belt relies on by rail remains the weak point. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 The most recognizable one is the turquoise number with a burgundy belt. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
Well, Edgar-Jones used to belt that track in the car on the way home from school. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 The study also uncovered a few of the anatomical traits that allow these birds to belt such powerful songs, answering many of the questions underlying the mysteries of birdsong. — Taylor Mitchell Brown, New York Times, 3 Oct. 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
  • Fayette County District Attorney Michael Aubele says that Stimmel was allegedly combative with arresting officers that day and allegedly tried to throw a punch during intake.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Harbach’s grand set piece on Block Island packs a punch but only after a considerable buildup.
    — Malcolm Forbes, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • The beverage lineup includes espresso drinks, lattes, cappuccinos, cold and hot coffee, and specialty seasonal drinks.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • How to practice hygge at home Try curling up with a book, a soft blanket, cozy socks and a hot drink on a cold weekend.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • During Thursday’s show, Guthrie draped a sash across Melvin as Daly placed a dark-blue towel over Melvin’s shoulders cape-style.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Halsey looks ridiculous in a green jacket with a red scarf for a sash.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of sash
Noun
  • Election Day nears The stakes are high as the race Marshall was supposed to win handily is now neck-and-neck, according to recent polling.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Since the beginning of the episode, Lee’s been tailed by McMann’s skinny accomplice — the guy Ginger shot in the neck at the end of the season premiere.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of neck
Verb
  • Social media giant Meta was hit with a class action lawsuit in Australia on behalf of children and teenagers who allegedly suffered harm over the addictive design features and exposure to harmful content on its platforms Facebook and Instagram.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • For the past few years, Baba Stiltz has been hitting the open road with nothing but a guitar, a tape deck, and a few pedals.
    — Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • The remains, wrapped in several layers of garbage bags, were turned over to the Gang Supression Force by HERO, a relief organization that was contacted through humanitarian channels, the group told the Miami Herald.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Paul Herlihy’s body was found on the kitchen floor wrapped in carpet and covered with a blue tarp.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of wrap
Verb
  • Occupying a particularly picturesque and secluded stretch of headland, where Aleppo pines drape rocky coves and the cerulean Mediterranean waves lick the similarly shaded horizon, the resort is the hospitality group’s first foray into the Balearics.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Some wagged their tails as people approached, licked their hands and even liked to be petted.
    — Alida de Flamingh, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of lick
Verb
  • With Sandburg racing out to 7-1 and 8-3 leads in the third game, that came in handy.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Anthropic needs to keep racing and needs the rest of the business world to keep up.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
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“Belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belt. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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