Belter

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛltər/

Definitions of belter

noun a powerful singer or performer, especially in rock or pop music

Example Sentences

A1 She sang like a belter at the karaoke party.

A2 The belter hit the ball out of the park.

B1 The singer was known for her powerful belter voice.

B2 The actress delivered a belter of a performance in the play.

C1 The belter of a storm caused widespread damage in the city.

C2 The belter of a goal scored by the striker secured the team's victory.

Examples of belter in a Sentence

formal The opera singer delivered a belter of a performance at the concert hall.

informal Did you hear that belter of a goal scored by the striker last night?

slang She's a real belter when it comes to singing.

figurative The author's new book is expected to be a belter in terms of sales.

Grammatical Forms of belter

• past tense: belted
• plural: belters
• comparative: more belter
• superlative: most belter
• present tense: belt
• future tense: will belter
• perfect tense: have beltered
• continuous tense: is beltering
• singular: belter
• positive degree: belter
• infinitive: to belter
• gerund: beltering
• participle: beltering

Origin and Evolution of belter

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'belter' originated in British slang, specifically in the working-class communities of England.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something or someone exceptional or outstanding, the term 'belter' has evolved to also refer to a powerful singer or a particularly forceful punch in boxing.