Definition

A circular road that goes around a city, allowing traffic to bypass the center, or an imaginary line on a car that shows the upper limit of the lower body.

Example

The new beltline will help reduce traffic congestion in the city center.

Conversation

Have you seen the new road plans for the city?

Yeah, I heard they’re adding a new beltline around downtown.

That sounds like a great idea to ease the traffic!

Definitely! It will make getting around so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beltline → The word is formed from "belt" (from Old English *bælti*, meaning a strip of material worn around the waist) and "line" (from Latin *linea*, meaning a line or string). The term "beltline" refers to a line or route that encircles an area, often used in the context of urban planning to describe a road that runs around a city.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'belt' that wraps around your waist and a 'line' that indicates a path. This helps you remember that a 'beltline' is a route that encircles an area.

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