Belgian

noun

Bel·​gian ˈbel-jən How to pronounce Belgian (audio)
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 But the Belgian was the man sporting director Txiki Begiristain proposed when the pair left in the summer. Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 Ayşe Polat German Independence Award – Audacity Award The Belgian Wave, dir. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Sep. 2023 The Belgian is in the midst of an unprecedented run, having won 17 of 20 races this season (he’s finished second twice, too), and 42 of 64 going back to the 2021 campaign. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2023 Intent on becoming a part of the Belgian Congo’s Black middle class, Lumumba, a fanatical reader of French classics and political philosophy, immersed himself in Stanleyville’s civic life. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023 The future queen turned 22 on Wednesday, and the Belgian Royal Palace released two formal portraits to celebrate the occasion. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023 On April 17, 2023, Comité Champagne and the General Administration of Belgian Customs destroyed a shipment of 2,352 cans of American beer with the inscription the champagne of beers. Alexander Sammon, Harper's Magazine, 11 Oct. 2023 In 2022, Eagle Eye launched two new companies: Belgian based Happy Duck Films and animation company Eaglet Films. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2023 Belgium’s trade deficit with China has more than tripled from €8.7 billion (about $9.2 billion) in 2018 to €27.6 billion (around $29 billion) in 2022, according to data compiled by the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency. Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Belgian was in 1830

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“Belgian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Belgian. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Belgian

noun
Bel·​gian ˈbel-jən How to pronounce Belgian (audio)
1
: a person born or living in Belgium
2
: any of a Belgian breed of heavy usually roan or chestnut draft horses
Belgian adjective
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