Definition

Noun: A belt buckle is the fastening device on a belt, typically a frame with a hinged pin, used to secure the two ends of the belt together.

Usage and Examples

A belt buckle is a functional and often decorative component of a belt. - He struggled with the ornate belt buckle. - The cowboy's silver belt buckle was engraved with his initials. - Please undo your belt buckle before going through the security scanner.

Advanced Usage

• As a collectible or fashion statement: Large, decorative belt buckles, especially in Western or biker styles, can be significant fashion accessories or collector's items.
  • His collection of championship belt buckles was displayed in a glass case.

Variants and Related Words

• Buckle (noun): The general term for a fastening device, which can be used on shoes, straps, or belts.
  • The buckle on her shoe broke.
• Belt (noun): A strip of leather or other material worn around the waist.
  • He tightened his leather belt.

Synonyms

• Fastener: A device that closes or secures something.
• Clasp: A device with interlocking parts used for fastening.

Related Phrases

• To buckle one's belt: The action of fastening the belt using the buckle.
  • He told the children to buckle their belts in the car.

Noun

1. the buckle used to fasten a belt