Belgian

noun

Bel·​gian ˈbel-jən 

1

: a native or inhabitant of Belgium

2

: any of a breed of heavy muscular usually roan or chestnut draft horses developed in Belgium

Belgian adjective

Examples of Belgian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Well, the 23-year-old Belgian was among Europe’s best shot-stopping goalkeepers last season, is quick off his line and appears to be pretty composed, which would be ideal around his two flapping new goalkeeper team mates. —Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025

Princess Elisabeth will be entering her second year at the Ivy League institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a spokesperson for the Belgian Royal Palace confirmed. —Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025

This year’s festival will also feature the Belgian Economic Mission under the Guardianship of HRH Princess Astrid, Representative of His Majesty the King, as a special delegation. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025

Ideally, a waffle maker should have plenty of settings and be able to cook all kinds of waffles, from classic to Belgian to buttermilk. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Belgian

• Belgian endive
• Belgian hare
• Belgian Malinois
• Belgian sheepdog
• Belgian Tervuren
• Belgian waffle

Kids Definition

Belgian

noun

Bel·​gian ˈbel-jən 

1

: a person born or living in Belgium

2

: any of a Belgian breed of heavy usually roan or chestnut draft horses

Belgian adjective