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Definition of sunbelt

sunbelt

/ˈsʌn.bɛlt/
sun · belt
Plural:sunbelts
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sunbelt Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A geographic region stretching across the southern and southwestern United States (from Florida to California), characterized by a warm, sunny climate and rapid population and economic growth.

Example

"Many retirees choose to relocate to the sunbelt to escape the harsh northern winters."

2

Any geographic strip or zone of a country or continent that enjoys a notably warm, sunny climate.

Example

"Solar energy projects are thriving across the global sunbelts where direct sunlight is abundant year-round."

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• Nearby Words

sunbeam
sunbeam snake
sunbed
sunbelt
sunbird
sunbittern
sunblind

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sunbelt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sunbelt
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