belt
noun
a band of flexible material, as leather or cord, for encircling the waist.
belts
Example Sentences
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Plus, Western manufacturers also have lengthy safety records under their belts.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
The Van Allen belts do not extend into the lunar environment, so the radiation encountered there contains a greater contribution from high-energy particles originating elsewhere in the galaxy.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Six Flags FUN -6.49%decrease; down pointing triangle said it plans to add seat belts to some of its roller coasters following a deadly incident this month at its Georgia theme park.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
The main gripe for the frugal is the proposed budget represents an increase of around 60 percent on the last one at a time when member states have to tighten their belts.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
My pearls, my belts, my cardigans, my off-the-rack dresses from J.Crew, my apparently brave choice of white for an inaugural gown—all seemed to trigger a slew of opinions and instant feedback.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
