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

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Each race is about that length: but while the Belgian Grand Prix, for example, requires just 44 laps to reach that distance on the long track at Spa, the shorter circuit in the Netherlands requires 72 laps. Sean Gregory, Time, 27 June 2025 Based on memories of a walk in the Belgian Ardennes. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025 More Getty Images On Thursday, the 25-year-old Belgian carded an 11-under-par 59 in the opening round of the Kansas Wichita Open. Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025 Snap up this Pottery Barn Belgian Flax Linen Quilt deal (and the matching pillow shams, too) before it’s gone. Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Belgian

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 7 Jul. 2025.

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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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