English · Word Candidate

belt

/ˈbɛlt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: belts · belting · belted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dải băng quấn quanh腰 để giữ quần áo vào cơ thể

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Noun

Examples

As part of the act, the fat clown's belt broke, causing his pants to fall down.

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).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dải băng dùng để hạn chế cho mục đích an toàn

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Noun

Examples

Keep your belt fastened; this is going to be quite a bumpy ride.

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).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To fasten a belt on; to encircle with a belt.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để gắn đai vào; để bao quanh bằng đai

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Verb

Examples

Edgar belted himself in and turned the car's ignition.

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).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To encircle; to surround.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để bao quanh; để vây quanh

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Verb

Examples

The small town was belted by cornfields in all directions.

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).

Common questions

What does “belt” mean?

A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing.

Is “belt” formal or informal?

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