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Sunbelt

or Sun Belt

[ suhn-belt ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)
  1. the southern and southwestern region of the U.S.


Sunbelt

/ ˈsʌnˌbɛlt /

noun

  1. the southern states of the USA


Sunbelt

  1. States in the South and Southwest marked by warm climate , rapid economic and population growth in the last two decades, and (often) political conservatism .


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Sunbelt1

First recorded in 1950–55

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Example Sentences

Commercial airlines might be struggling, but small private jets are busier than ever, especially in Florida and other Sunbelt destinations.

From Axios

The 2020 elections showed Democrats are making gains in most Sunbelt states and could build on their success in states with growing suburbs and diverse voting populations.

From Vox

The final demographic coup for the Sunbelt lies in its attraction for families.

Since 2007 five of the seven fastest growing jobs markets among the twenty largest cities were in Sunbelt states.

Any draconian shift on climate change policies would be most detrimental to the energy sector Sunbelt states.

It may come as a surprise to some, but the Sunbelt is also pulling ahead in high tech jobs.

If trends continue, the Sunbelt will keep growing as the coasts decline.

He was old and leathery, the way that natives to the Sunbelt could be.

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