as in belt
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
the self-belt is covered with the same faux suede as the dress
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Recent Examples of self-belt
The pocket detail is repeated on denim midi skirts with front slits and self-belts.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-belt
Noun
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The climactic scene features rapid-fire targets and mine cars coming at you on a conveyor belt, plus dangling bats.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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There's alligator boots, snake-skin belts and now a world's first, Tyrannosaurus Rex purse.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Disadvantages of double-hung windows Double-hung windows are more expensive than single-hung because of the extra mechanical parts with two sashes.—
Anna Popp,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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But what truly caught the eye of jewelry fans were the pearls dangling from his waist — that was a tassel necklace by Mikimoto, fashioned to look like a waist sash or watch chain.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony a couple of hours before the game, gigantic scissors slicing a pink ribbon.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Between the Douglas Center and County Line Road, a new segment of the trail is now completed, with a ribbon-cutting expected later this spring, Wilkinson said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Self-belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-belt. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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