self-belt

noun

: a belt made of the same material as the garment with which it is worn
self-belted adjective

Examples of self-belt in a Sentence

the self-belt is covered with the same faux suede as the dress
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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

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-belt was in 1960

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“Self-belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-belt. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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