belt
noun
a band of flexible material, as leather or cord, for encircling the waist.
belts
Example Sentences
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And a nursing home of senior citizens belts out its fear of being forgotten after they die.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
"If we don't manage to fill the lakes in November, we're going to have to tighten our belts," former canal administrator Jorge Quijano told AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Many are carrying debts that piled up during crises including the pandemic, and most are making new spending commitments rather than tightening their belts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The North Korean leader has responded to international pressure by urging his population to tighten their belts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The hemlines stopped exactly halfway between the knee and the ankle, and most of the dresses were cinched tight at the waist with belts.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
