belter

noun

belt·​er ˈbel-tər How to pronounce belter (audio)
Synonyms of belternext
: a singer with a powerful voice

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Pulling off both the oscillation between fast and furious belters and quiet, pastoral lullabies is a tough feat at an outdoor music festival, but the Brits do seem to be made for this sort of thing. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 And barring a pole position in Canada, Russell faded into the background as Antonelli went on a belter, securing five consecutive grand prix victories and four pole positions. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 14 June 2026 Loesser’s score is ambitious and diverse, with a discordant duet by Joe and Rosabella, lively Neapolitan-style songs by the Italian vineyeard workers, a beautifully harmonized barbershop quartet and some classic Broadway belter songs. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026 Capaldi is not just another bellowing belter, but a true soprano with a flexible middle range and sustained articulation in her phrasing. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for belter

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First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of belter was in 1953

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