belting

[ bel-ting ]

noun

1. material for belts.
2. belts collectively.
3. Informal. a beating or thrashing.
4. Obsolete. belt.

belting

/ ˈbɛltɪŋ /

noun

1. the material used to make a belt or belts
2. belts collectively
3. informal.
   a beating

adjective

1. informal.
   excellent; first-class

Word History and Origins

Origin of belting¹

First recorded in 1560–70; belt + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Prior to belting out her song, "Juno," Carpenter riffed with Domingo for a bit and threw him into some fuzzy handcuffs while everyone screamed with delight.

From Salon

Judge rebounded from a slow start, belting a couple of key home runs in the American League Championship Series.

From Los Angeles Times

Standing in a crowd of thousands belting out the lyrics, I couldn't help but sing through tears.

From Salon

I couldn’t comprehend it, I just kept belting it.”

From Los Angeles Times

One of the best moments features Garret Morris doing a sound check by belting out “Gonna Get Me a Shotgun,” a hilariously race-baiting showstopper.

From Salon