Belter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɛltə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Belter is a noun meaning (UK, informal) Anything that is particularly good of its class.
Meaning
(UK, informal) Anything that is particularly good of its class.
More Meanings
- (British, informal) A very good-looking person.
- One who sings forcefully.
- One who uses the specific vocal technique of belting.
- A song suitable for forceful singing.
- (science fiction) A person who mines asteroids for minerals or lives in the vicinity of an asteroid belt.
- (Geordie) Alternative spelling of belta (“fantastic; excellent”).
- (rare or historical) A maker or worker of belts.
Example Sentences
When the second goal came, it was a belter - Fabregas launching an inch-perfect ball over the top for Van Persie to volley in without breaking stride.
The Belters watched like men mesmerized. They were spacemen, and used to strange sights, but they would never again see anything as strange as a world burning.
Word Forms
- belters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include skelter, beltmaker, bellmaker, bellist, bolter, bellringer.
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