belter
Britishnoun
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an event, person, quality, etc, that is admirable, outstanding, or thrilling
a real belter of a match
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a rousing or spirited popular song that is sung loudly and enthusiastically
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a person who sings popular songs in a loud and spirited manner
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Example Sentences
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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
Patrick Bamford scores with a "belter" of a volley to double Leeds' advantage over Peterborough United in the FA Cup third round.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 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
Astronomy, geology, physiology, psychology—all except theology are belter understood.
From Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers Reprinted From an English Work, Entitled "Half-Hours With The Freethinkers." by Charles Bradlaugh
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