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]

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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Braxton	['brækstən]
Meade	MEED	English (Rare)
Sophus	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
HalldÓRa	-	Icelandic
Drea	-	English
JoaquÍN	hwah-KEEN	Spanish