Belgian waffle

noun

: a waffle having large depressions that is usually topped with fruit and whipped cream

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Family-friendly Offerings My nine-year-old daughter, who was travelling with me, loved the popcorn maker and Tintin comics to read in our suite, as well as the quintessentially Belgian waffles for breakfast. Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025 Beautiful Rotating Belgian Waffle Maker $30 at Walmart This Belgian waffle maker cooks 1-inch waffles in less than two minutes, so it’s bound to become the favorite for family brunches. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025 The frozen toaster waffle, Belgian waffle and pancake products were recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 From exploring 16th-century cathedrals to indulging in world-famous Belgian waffles and crepes, there is plenty to do in every port along the way. Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for Belgian waffle

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Belgian waffle was in 1962

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“Belgian waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Belgian%20waffle. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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