belt out
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To sing a song as loud and as powerfully as you can.
Literal meaning: To hit something outward with a belt (strap) — suggesting a powerful, forceful strike.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To sing a song with great power, volume, and enthusiasm.
"She belted out a classic Aretha Franklin song and brought the whole crowd to its feet."
"She can belt out a song with the best of them."
— Widely used in music journalism; attested in Rolling Stone and The Guardian in reviews of live performances.
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To produce music loudly and at full volume, said of a band, instrument, or speaker.
"The jukebox belted out rock and roll all evening while the crowd danced."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Almost always used for singing or music. Can apply to any performer, from professionals to people singing in the shower. Generally positive in tone, suggesting enthusiasm rather than noise.
Commonly used with
song tune anthem ballad number chorus
Forms
Base
belt out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
belts out
he/she/it
Past simple
belted out
yesterday
Past participle
belted out
have + pp
-ing form
belting out
continuous
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