belting

noun

belt·​ing ˈbel-tiŋ How to pronounce belting (audio)
1
: belts
2
: material for belts

Examples of belting in a Sentence

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Gypsy, though, provides little opportunity for the belting that Woods is known for, relying instead on her ability to simply tell the story through song. Dina Litovsky, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024 And, like IndyCar did in St. Pete at the start of the season, all forward-facing tire barriers are now covered with belting. Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024 There’s soprano, there’s a lot of mixing, there’s big, broad belting. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024 As was Lady Gaga, fresh off her Opening Ceremony performance as a feathered cabaret songstress, belting and high-kicking along the Seine. Nick Remsen, Vogue, 28 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for belting 

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of belting was in 1567

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“Belting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belting. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

belting

noun
belt·​ing ˈbel-tiŋ How to pronounce belting (audio)
: material for making belts
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