sun belt



sun belt

The southern and southwestern United States, as in Retirees have been moving to the sun belt for years. It is so called for its warm climate. [Mid-1900s]
See also: belt, sun

sun belt

n. the southern U.S. states, where it is generally warm and sunny. (see also rust belt.) I want to retire to the sun belt.
See also: belt, sun

Common Names:

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Severus-Ancient Roman
Colombe-French
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Carson['ka:sn]
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Shun (2)shoonJapanese