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/meɪn belt/ · main.belt
noun
- A region of the solar system where most asteroids orbit the Sun. The main belt is home to thousands of asteroids, including the dwarf planet Ceres.
- In sports, particularly baseball, the main belt refers to the wide leather belt worn around the waist to secure the pants. The umpire noticed that the player's main belt was loose, causing his pants to sag during the game.
Did you know? The main belt is thought to be the remains of a planet that never formed in the early days of the solar system.