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

Häagen-Dazs Belgian Waffle Cones These treats feature a crispy waffle cone complemented by Häagen-Dazs' velvety smooth ice cream and an indulgent last bite with caramel, fudge or raspberry sauce at the bottom of the cone. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025

The Belgian was agitated when taken off at Anfield a week later. —Sam Lee, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025

Rumba Royale is set in 1959 Leopoldville, the capital of Belgian Congo, which is now called Kinshasa. —Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025

Thursday-Monday Ongoing: Belgian Beer Festival Quench your thirst at the 21st annual Max’s Taphouse Belgian Beer Festival this weekend at 737 S. Broadway. —John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 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