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
"I'll give it my best shot. He knows I'm a big belter."
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025
The Americana stars’ joint win would be Clark’s only victory Sunday, losing out to outlaw belter Chris Stapleton and twang rocker Jason Isbell in the country, roots and Americana categories she was nominated in.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2024
But indeed," replied Dora, "it must be belter.
From Amy Herbert by Sewell, Elizabeth
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