noun
belter
BEHL-tuh
noun
1
Informal: something excellent of its kind, especially a great song or performance.
"That last track is an absolute belter."
2
A singer who performs in a loud, powerful chest-voice style.
"The musical needed a real belter for the lead role."
How to Use Belter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething outstanding of its type (informal British usage), or a singer known for a powerful vocal style.
When to use it
The "excellent thing" sense is informal, mostly British.
Word Forms
belters plural, belters plural, belters plural, belters plural, Belters plural
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Etymology
From "belt" plus "-er," originally meaning simply someone who makes belts, later extended to anything impressively forceful.