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
1
Informal: something excellent of its kind, especially a great song or performance.
"That last track is an absolute belter."
2
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- 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
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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.
