Meaning of the word belt in English

What does belt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

belt

US /belt/

UK /belt/

a strip of leather or other material worn around the waist or over the shoulder to support clothes or carry weapons or other articles

Example:

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He tightened his belt after losing weight.

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She wore a stylish leather belt with her dress.

Synonym:

sash band strap girdle cinch

a continuous band of material in a machine that is used for moving or carrying things or for transmitting power

Example:

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The conveyor belt moved the packages to the loading dock.

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The fan is driven by a rubber belt.

Synonym:

band strap conveyor track

a region or strip of land having a specified characteristic or use

Example:

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The industrial belt of the city is located near the river.

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The corn belt is a region of the Midwestern United States where corn is the predominant crop.

Synonym:

zone region area strip tract

fasten with a belt

Example:

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He belted his robe tightly around him.

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Make sure to belt yourself in before we start driving.

Synonym:

fasten strap girdle cinch tie

sing (a song) or play (a musical instrument) loudly and forcefully

Example:

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She really belted out that high note.

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The band belted out their greatest hits.

Synonym:

bellow shout roar blast blare

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