"Sunbelt" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The sunbelt is a region in the United States that experiences a subtropical or tropical climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. It typically includes the southern states and parts of the southwestern and western states. The term often refers to the economic and cultural region defined by the areas around the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Coast.
Past tense of "sunbathe": to lie or sit in the sun, usually in order to get a tan or to feel warm.