Meaning of the word "asteroid belt" in English

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asteroid belt

US /ˈæs.tə.rɔɪd belt/
UK /ˈæs.tə.rɔɪd belt/
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Noun

the region of interplanetary space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter in which most asteroids are found

Example:
Most of the asteroids in our solar system are located in the asteroid belt.
Spacecraft must travel through the asteroid belt to reach the outer planets.