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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He sings the chorus, then cranks up the tempo a notch and suddenly starts belting the Beatles’ “Get Back,” before smoothly transitioning once more into his own song.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
He continued, “This is what’s on mine,” before belting out a song about how “it ain’t easy being country in this country nowadays.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
The Hearts support made a habit of belting out 'we shall not moved' throughout a stunning start to the campaign.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
And as obnoxious as it was to hear Cynthia Erivo belting “dooooooooooOOooOOOoowwn!” during every Thanksgiving day commercial break, the film itself was an undeniable delight.
From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025
He pulled the furry hide up to his chin and turned to lie on his back, belting out a yawn for the ages.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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