money belt

noun

1. a belt with a concealed section for holding money.

Word History and Origins

Origin of money belt¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

Before the meeting broke up, Heinck complained about his money belt.

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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.

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Just make sure to keep it inside somewhere safe, like a money belt or a plastic pouch.

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“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.

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Jiichan was carrying the passports in a money belt at his waist.

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