(clothing, sewing) One of the loops of fabric ringing the waist of a pair of pants, used to hold the belt in place.
(clothing, sewing) One of the loops of fabric ringing the waist of a pair of pants, used to hold the belt in place.
“Old guy in front of me at the doctor’s office wearing jeans with a blown-out belt loop — that’s my Met Gala.”
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A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.
A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.
(sewing) A loop of thread, typically braided, attached at each end to a jacket. Used to pass through the brooch bar of medals to affix them to the jacket without damaging it.
(clothing, sewing) The D-shaped frame of a belt buckle.
Belt loop means: The D-shaped frame of a belt buckle.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
belt loop means: The D-shaped frame of a belt buckle.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
(US, automotive) A highway that loops around the perimeter of a major city.