noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
- He tightened his belt after losing weight.
- He needed a longer belt to fit his new trousers.
- She wore a thin leather belt over the dress.
noun A safety strap that holds a person in place, such as in a car.
- Make sure your seat belt is fastened.
- The pilot told everyone to keep their belt fastened during turbulence.
- The child's belt clicked into place in the back seat.
noun A looping band that transfers motion or power in a machine.
- The mechanic replaced the worn fan belt.
- A loose belt in the engine made a loud squealing noise.
- The conveyor belt carried boxes across the warehouse floor.
noun A region known for a particular feature, industry, or crop.
- The factory sits in the middle of the Rust Belt.
- Farmers in the wheat belt prepare their fields every spring.
- The commuter belt around the city has many quiet towns.
verb Informally, to hit hard, or to sing loudly and powerfully.
- She belted out the final chorus to huge applause.
- He belted the ball over the fence and the crowd cheered.
- The choir belted out the old song at the end of the night.
