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

Dozens of others were convicted after the coup attempt, a majority of them Congolese but also including a Briton, a Belgian and a Canadian. —Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025

Best Pottery Barn Outlet Deals Belgian Flax Linen Queen Tufted Quilt, $179 (orig. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025

The Belgian is largely still theory, even in his mid-twenties, and his next move could either be a great success or a really expensive failure. —Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025

Alexander Albon - 2019 Belgian Grand Prix Albon and Gasly swapped seats for the 2019 Belgian Grand Prix, with the Thai driver replacing the Frenchman at Red Bull. —Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 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