Pronunciation

/bɛlt/

Definitions

Noun

• A belt is a long, flexible band typically made of leather, used for holding up one’s pants, supporting items, or as part of a belt system (e.g., safety belts, utility belts).
• A sash or girdle (especially when referring to clothing), often decorative or symbolic, worn around the waist or hips.
• A rank or position in a hierarchy, like a military or organizational belt system.

Verb

• To fasten a belt means to secure it around one’s waist or hips.
• To wear a belt is to place it around one’s body for support or fashion purposes.

Phrases

• “Wear a belt” or “fasten your belt”
• “Adjust the belt” or “tighten the belt”
• “A wide leather belt” or “a skinny fabric belt”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She adjusted her belt to ensure a comfortable fit.”
• Verb: “He fastened his belt before starting the car.”
• Descriptive: “The soldier wore a sturdy combat belt with multiple pouches.”

Synonyms

• Waistband
• Sash
• Girdle
• Buckle
• Harness
• Strap
• Waistclip

Related Words

• Waist
• Cinch
• Loops
• Buckle (the closure mechanism)
• Beltline (the line where a belt sits)
• Rigging (in the context of equipment or uniforms)