belt
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- noun
- /bɛlt/
- Luke is fastening his seat belt when there's a sudden jolt, then complete silence.
- wear a belt
- a belt buckle
- shoes and belts
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Watch on YouTubeWe just wear white pants, Hawaiians, expensive belts, and that's it.
- We just wear white pants, Hawaiians, expensive belts, and that's it.
- He's got that coin thing on his belt or her belt or on his neck.
- Not a wrinkle, great belt choices, great accessories.
- You're buying this kit, this holster, this belt, this bag.
- White T-shirt, light denim, black belt, black belt.
- Right now you have to be a brown belt to be profitable.
- That means the Lord got his tool belt on and he read it.
Examples
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We just wear white pants, Hawaiians, expensive belts, and that's it.
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The gold belt goes with the gold flappy things on my shoes.
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Put your seat belt on.
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I guess we'll have to book this guy for not wearing his seat belt.
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Keep your seat belts on.
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I just spent my full share on a belt that won't fit.
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Theo should have worn his safety belt.
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Get your belt on.
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He wore a brown leather belt to match his shoes.
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She adjusted her belt before heading out to the party.
Synonyms
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A tight piece of underwear worn around the waist to shape the body
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6.7
A wide elastic belt with straps that holds up stockings
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3.3
A belt worn under clothes to hide and keep money safe
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A belt used to make clothing or other things fit tightly
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A wide belt with loops or pockets for carrying bullets
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A wide elastic band worn around the waist with straps to hold up stockings
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3.5
A narrow band worn around the hips to add style or hold clothing in place
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A piece of cloth tied around the waist to hold up a skirt or trousers
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A strong belt worn around the waist to hold you safely when going up trees or cliffs
A belt worn as a joke that holds or looks like a bagel
A ceremonial strap attached to a bishop's staff that shows their authority in church services
Idioms
- Informal
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An action or remark that is unfair and hurtful, especially when it attacks someone's personal life
Compounds
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A very skilled person in martial arts like karate or judo who wears a dark band at the waist
- US
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A region of the northeastern and midwestern United States with many old factories and fewer people
- Literature
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An area in the southern and midwestern United States where many people attend Protestant churches
- Specialized
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A region of space beyond Neptune with many small icy objects and dwarf planets
- US
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A warm part of the southern and southwestern United States that attracts people and businesses
- Specialized
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A ring of charged particles above Earth's atmosphere held by its magnetic field
- Specialized
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A person with advanced Six Sigma training who leads projects to improve how a company works
- Specialized
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A ring of charged particles held by Earth's magnetic field that surrounds the planet
- Specialized
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A wide band worn around the hips to reduce pain and support the lower back
- Specialized
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A ring of small icy objects beyond Neptune that orbit the Sun and sometimes become comets
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A leather belt with a strap over the right shoulder used in military or police uniforms to carry a sword
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4.3
A strong belt worn around the waist to hold you safely when going up trees or cliffs
- Formal
A ceremonial strap attached to a bishop's staff that shows their authority in church services
- Archaic
A region of summer resorts in the Catskill Mountains popular with Jewish guests and famous for many comedians
How Severe
- NSFW
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- NSFW
- NSFW
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Belt comes from an old German word for a band or 'strip' of material you wrap around the body, so a belt is literally a band worn at the waist.