English · Word Candidate

belle

/bɛl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: belles

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An attractive woman.

Noun

In her new dress she felt like the belle of the ball.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A fellow gay man.

NounRegister: dated

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “belle” mean?

An attractive woman.

Is “belle” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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