belting

American  

[bel-ting] / ˈbɛl tɪŋ /

noun

1. material for belts.

2. belts collectively.

3. Informal. a beating or thrashing.

4. Obsolete. belt.

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belting British  

/ ˈbɛltɪŋ /

noun

1. the material used to make a belt or belts

2. belts collectively

3. informal a beating

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adjective

1. informal excellent; first-class

Etymology

Origin of belting

First recorded in 1560–70; belt + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Reiss' side were creating the better chances and Heskey gave a warning sign when he struck into the side-netting, before belting home the winning goal which he will remember for the rest of his career.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

An activity that instantly makes me feel like a kid again is singing — OK, more like belting — my favorite song into a microphone while surrounded by loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

He continued, “This is what’s on mine,” before belting out a song about how “it ain’t easy being country in this country nowadays.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

In crowded public grounds and roadside gatherings, young supporters belting out party songs and filming events on their phones outnumber all others.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

By the time I reached my door, Brownie’s little voice was belting out the words, some right, some wrong, and Mr. Ray’s deep, raspy voice began singing right along with him.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds