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belt

👖belt

noun

/bɛlt/

below bemoan

Meaning

a strip of material worn around the waist to support clothes or as decoration

a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration

Example Sentences

He tightened his belt before leaving for work.

He tightened his belt before going for a run.

Example Expressions

tighten one's belt

Synonyms

strap, band, sash, girdle

Entry 1

strap, band, sash, girdle

Entry 2

strap, girdle, sash

Antonyms

loosen, release

Collocations

wear a belt, leather belt, tighten belt, conveyor belt, seat belt, belt buckle

Entry 1

wear a belt, leather belt, tighten belt, conveyor belt

Entry 2

leather belt, seat belt, belt buckle

More Example Sentences

You must wear a seatbelt.

Which is the baggage belt?

Do I need to remove my belt at security check?

Drivers are required to wear seatbelts at all times.

My luggage did not arrive on the belt, whom should I inform?

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