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

Next up on Disney’s F1 slate is the Belgian Grand Prix on July 27. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025

Some azaleas lend themselves to growing in hanging baskets, including Belgian and Satsuki hybrids such as ‘Flame Creeper’ and ‘Pink Cascade’, which have a naturally pendulous habit. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025

Ayrton Senna driving the Marlboro McLaren during the Belgian Grand Prix in 1992. —Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 6 July 2025

Speaking to Patrick Lefevere in the weeks before the Tour, the legendary former principal of Evenepoel’s Soudal-Quickstep team, the Belgian brings up Roglic unprompted. —Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 July 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