CEFR B2

sunbelt

noun

Meaning

A region, especially in the southern United States, known for its warm climate and abundant sunshine.

Examples

The population of the sunbelt has grown rapidly over the past few decades.
Many businesses are relocating to the sunbelt to take advantage of the favorable climate.

Synonyms: warm region, sunny area, southern states, warm climate zone

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sunbelt (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsʌnbelt

Definition

A region, especially in the southern United States, known for its warm climate and abundant sunshine.

Examples

The population of the sunbelt has grown rapidly over the past few decades.
Many businesses are relocating to the sunbelt to take advantage of the favorable climate.

How to Use sunbelt

in the sunbelt (prepositional phrase): located within the sunbelt region — "She decided to buy a house in the sunbelt."
sunbelt migration (collocation): the movement of people to the sunbelt — "Sunbelt migration is a major demographic trend in the US."

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