money belt

noun

1. a belt with a concealed section for holding money.

Word History and Origins

Origin of money belt¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

Before the meeting broke up, Heinck complained about his money belt.

From Literature

The outside of his passport had become frayed in the hot, humid weather and from storing his ID in a money belt.

From Washington Post

Just make sure to keep it inside somewhere safe, like a money belt or a plastic pouch.

From New York Times

“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

Jiichan was carrying the passports in a money belt at his waist.

From Literature