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belter

British  
/ ˈbɛltə /

noun

  1. an event, person, quality, etc, that is admirable, outstanding, or thrilling

    a real belter of a match

    1. a rousing or spirited popular song that is sung loudly and enthusiastically

    2. a person who sings popular songs in a loud and spirited manner

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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This was the first fixture at Pallekele in the tournament and the surface proved to be a belter, a far cry from the tracks of Colombo.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Brandon Lake, a 35-year-old belter from South Carolina, has pulled in 862 million streams, while Josiah Queen, a 22-year-old with a knack for thumping acoustic folk, has 515 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

As it stands, County are going top thanks to a Callum Camps belter and Rico Richards' first senior career goal.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024

The Los Angeles party boasts of a star-studded lineup: R&B up-and-comer Coco Jones, “What It Is” singer Doechii, pop belter Ellie Goulding, pop-punks Green Day and 2024 Grammy album of the year nominee Janelle Monáe.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023

But indeed," replied Dora, "it must be belter.

From Amy Herbert by Sewell, Elizabeth

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