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
Both raincoats feature a detachable zip hood, a hood visor extension, an adjustable bungee cord with a metal toggle at the hood opening, a self-belt and signature stripe lining.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
Both raincoats feature a detachable zip hood, a hood visor extension, an adjustable bungee cord with a metal toggle at the hood opening, a self-belt and signature stripe lining.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-belt
Noun
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Discount stores such as Dollar General tend to gain during periods of economic strain as shoppers tighten their belts.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Clip it to your bag, belt, or bike, and get ready to jam out – for less.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The straw sun hat featured a rounded top and short brim, along with a navy and white sash around the dome of the hat embossed with the eponymous designer’s name.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Both titleholders are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship and assortment of other prizes, including their official crown and sash.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
Noun
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And the black ribbon will coordinate with your new swimsuit.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Featuring thin, wide ribbons of raw carrots seasoned with green onions, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and hot chili peppers, the salad has been hailed as an anti-aging recipe for a few summers now.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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“Self-belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-belt. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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