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

Photo : Motorsport Images and ACC Art Books A scene from the 1965 Belgian Grand Prix. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025

The Belgian has struggled since his hernia injury in the first part of the season, either playing poorly in big games or being left out of them altogether. —Sam Lee, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025

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

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