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belts

Pronunciation: [bɛlts]

Word

Learn how to use belts in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “clothing”

(noun) a long piece of material that you wear around your waist. It helps hold up your pants or is used as a fashion accessory.

Example

He wore a stylish leather belt with his new suit.

Example

She forgot to put on a belt, and her pants kept slipping down.

Example

What color belt are you wearing today?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a rank or level in certain martial arts, like karate, shown by the color of the belt worn. A black belt means a high level of skill.

Example

After years of training, she finally earned her black belt in karate.

Example

Although he practices a lot, he doesn't have a colored belt yet.

Example

What does it take to get a brown belt in judo?

Context: “action”

(verb) to hit someone or something, often used in sports or fighting. It can mean to strike or hit hard.

Example

He belted the soccer ball straight into the goal.

Example

She didn’t belt the ball hard enough to make it over the net.

Example

Did you belt the ball during the game yesterday?

How to pronounce belts

Pronunciation: [bɛlts]

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