Belgian

noun

Bel·gian ˈbel-jən

: a native or inhabitant of Belgium

: 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 The 10-year Belgian OLO yield is trading about 2 basis points higher at 3.189%, while the 10-year Bund yield is also up 2 basis points at 2.558%, according to Tradeweb. —

WSJ, 31 Aug. 2023 Designer Oliver Oulton from the United Kingdom utilizes Belgian Flax Linens for elongated sofas. —

Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 29 Aug. 2023 There are few animals as beautiful as an Arabian, or as strong and impressive as a Belgian or a Clydesdale, or as striking as an Appaloosa. —

David E. Petzal, Field & Stream, 23 Aug. 2023 This, the American reported, was punishment for stealing a pack of cigarettes from a Belgian. —

Ngofeen Mputubwele, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2023 All-Clad Stainless Steel Belgian Waffle Maker $220 at Amazon There is one obvious difference: The panini press is flat, whereas the waffle iron is patterned with funky ridges and grooves. —

Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 16 Aug. 2023 Some sources say Olivier was Belgian, or Belgian-French, some say the salad contained cucumbers instead of pickles, apples in addition to peas, crabmeat in place of chicken. —

G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023 Pop in here for plant pop-up sales or trivia game nights or, better yet, just enjoy a pint of Raspberry Hibiscus Belgian Blonde or other cutting-edge flavors from their rotating taps. —

James Powel, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Aug. 2023 The 25-year-old Formula 1 star won the Belgian Grand Prix for his eighth consecutive victory and 10th overall this season. —

Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 30 July 2023 See More

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