money belt
Americannoun
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money belts
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of money belt
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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She testified that she later found an inch-thick pile of $100 bills inside a money belt stashed in the pocket of one of Huizar’s suit jackets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2022
I wasn’t wearing my money belt — a small pouch worn at the waist under your clothes.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 3, 2017
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
Mr. Browne often wore a gold belt buckle and carried a money belt so he would have cash “to get out of a tight situation.”
From New York Times ● Aug. 29, 2012
“And the money belt, Lizzie,” said file nurse, and untied it herself with strong fingers.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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