belts
word · lemma: belt
/ˈbɛɫts/
belts
/bˈɛlts/
belts
Definition
Belts are long, narrow pieces of material worn around the waist to hold up pants or as a fashion accessory. The word can also refer to mechanical bands used to transfer power in machines.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to clothing but can also mean drive belts in machinery. Common collocations: 'leather belts', 'seat belts'. Do not confuse with 'belt' meaning a strong hit (e.g., 'give someone a belt').
Spanish: cinturones - correasPortuguese (BR): cintos - correiasPortuguese (PT): cintos - correiasChinese (Simplified): 皮带 - 带子Chinese (Traditional): 皮帶 - 帶子Hindi: पट्टियाँ - बेल्ट्सArabic: أحزمةBengali: বেল্ট - বলয় (যন্ত্রাংশের অংশ)Russian: ремни - пояса (одежда) - ремни (механические)Japanese: ベルト - 帯 (おび)Vietnamese: thắt lưng - dây curoa (máy móc)Korean: 벨트 - 띠(기계용)Turkish: kemer - kayış (makine için)Urdu: بیلٹ - پٹّا (مشین کے لیے)Indonesian: sabuk - belt (mesin)
Example Sentences
Please fasten your belts before the plane takes off.
basic
The machine needs new belts to work properly.
basic
I keep losing my belts—they just disappear somehow.
natural
All the belts at this store are too expensive for me.
natural
My dad has a collection of vintage belts from the 1970s.
natural
He has three belts in his closet.
basic