noun

belter

BEHL-tuh

Belter (noun) means Informal: something excellent of its kind, especially a great song or performance. Example: “That last track is an absolute belter.”

noun

Informal: something excellent of its kind, especially a great song or performance.

"That last track is an absolute belter."

A singer who performs in a loud, powerful chest-voice style.

"The musical needed a real belter for the lead role."

How to use belter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething outstanding of its type (informal British usage), or a singer known for a powerful vocal style.

When to use it

The "excellent thing" sense is informal, mostly British.

Word forms

belters plural, belters plural, belters plural, belters plural, Belters plural

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Etymology

From "belt" plus "-er," originally meaning simply someone who makes belts, later extended to anything impressively forceful.

Rhymes for belter

shelter skelter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “belter” mean?

The word “belter” means informal: something excellent of its kind, especially a great song or performance. In plain terms, something outstanding of its type (informal British usage), or a singer known for a powerful vocal style.

How do you pronounce “belter”?

“Belter” is pronounced BEHL-tuh (/ˈbɛltɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “belter” in a sentence?

Here is “belter” used in a sentence: “That last track is an absolute belter.”

What part of speech is “belter”?

“Belter” is a noun.

How many meanings does “belter” have?

“Belter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal: something excellent of its kind, especially a great song or performance.