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noun (1)

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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
This slowdown offers a sign that high prices related to fuel are causing consumers to tighten the belt elsewhere. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Using motion sensors and patented algorithms, the belt distinguishes everyday movements from a serious hip-impacting fall and deploys inflatable airbags, cushioning the hips, in less than 90 milliseconds—before the wearer hits the ground. — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
In particular, users are gravitating towards — and posting their own covers of — the bridge, which finds Williams belting insane high notes. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026 Pulling the blouse and trousers together was the Celine triomphe belt with a gold buckle, adding a warm tone to the muted look. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 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
  • As the officer attempted to handcuff Bowman, the video shows Bowman move his hand toward the officer's hands before the punches.
    — Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Pocket-sized Hong Kong packs more of a punch than its 430-square-mile size might suggest.
    — Lee Cobaj, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • With six couples, having two separate houses gave us space to spread out while keeping everyone close enough to gather for dinner, drinks, and games.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Many consumers are drinking less or buying ready-to-drink beverages such as beer and canned cocktails.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • Video shared by an activist at the scene, Amit Orfali, shows the French mayor, wearing a tricolor sash, leaning against a vehicle while sitting on the dusty ground.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Drafts, fogged panes and sticking sashes can affect indoor comfort and energy use, while repair costs may add up as problems persist.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sash
Noun
  • Still, Ginger warms to him, confiding that she’s been followed around the ceremony by two men — a lanky guy with a neck tattoo and a brawnier guy with a penchant for Werther’s Originals.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • While filming a scene where Stallone got tackled by WWE legend Steve Austin, the stunt went wrong and left Stallone with dislocated shoulders and a fractured neck that required more than seven back surgeries.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of neck
Verb
  • Prosecutors said Wilcox was hit by gunfire, fell to the ground and fired three more gunshots at the officers.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The different program sales operations of Skydance hit the Côte d’Azur under their pre-existing Paramount and WB brands.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • For now, this is an intriguing proof of concept, a tantalizing glimpse of what electric mobility might look like someday, and a technology wrapped in enough engineering jargon to make the average driver’s eyes glaze over.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In the photos, she is seen standing knee-deep in the water before wrapping a towel over her body to dry off.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of wrap
Verb
  • Popo would lick her cone ever so gracefully, never dripping or messing up the lining of her magenta lipstick.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Teams have to be licking their chops after seeing what Tampa Bay did to Dallas last Thursday night, especially considering the defense (or lack thereof) that the Cowboys have shown through five weeks.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of lick
Verb
  • While an ordinary walk might leave her mind racing toward work, looking for a particular color gave it something else to do, effectively putting all that other mental chatter on mute.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Together, the symbols represent more than 280 years of racing history and state pride, officials say.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of race

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“Belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belt. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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