noun
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the material used to make a belt or belts
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belts collectively
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informal a beating
adjective
Etymology
Origin of belting
Example Sentences
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She grew up loving Amy Winehouse and approximated her belting manner on some cuts, but other songs were more in the realm of glittery electro-pop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Celine Dion kicked off Paris Fashion Week in style on Monday, stepping onto the catwalk beneath the Eiffel Tower and belting out "I'm Alive" to a delighted crowd in a surprise performance.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
The video of Peña belting out the song while outfitted in his mariachi regalia struck a chord with audiences online after the group posted it on social media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“If walls could sing, this charming three-story mountain retreat would be belting out a country classic,” the description continues, noting that “nearly everything inside remains just as Dolly left it.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
I nod and take the sword, belting the scabbard around my waist.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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