money belt
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of money belt
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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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.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 4, 2020
My experience just goes to show that, sooner or later, if you’re not on guard, wearing a money belt — or at least keeping everything properly zipped and buttoned — you’ll likely be a victim.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 3, 2017
At one point, when he pulled yet more cash from his money belt, another player at the table said, “I think Little Joe’s printing $100 bills in his pants.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2016
In hot climates it can be difficult or uncomfortable to hide a money belt under, say, a light T-shirt and shorts.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2015
Before the meeting broke up, Heinck complained about his money belt.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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