money belt
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of money belt
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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The outside of his passport had become frayed in the hot, humid weather and from storing his ID in a money belt.
From Washington Post
Just make sure to keep it inside somewhere safe, like a money belt or a plastic pouch.
From New York Times
“Then these must be yours,” he said, and in his hand was my money belt containing my passport, a credit card and hundreds of dollars in traveler’s checks.
From Washington Post
Officials also seized seeds in his money belt and an undeclared eggplant.
From Fox News
The seller of money belts and travel pillows knew how to manage through the trade war, Smerling said.
From Reuters
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