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

Carlos Miguel Signed: Corinthians (July 2024, £3.4million) Was seen as backup to Sels, but also as a player who could push the Belgian for his place. —Paul Taylor, New York Times, 20 June 2025

In goal, with Courtois unavailable, deputy Andriy Lunin is set to step in until the Belgian is fully fit. —Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

To complete the look, pair it with Pottery Barn’s matching Belgian Flax Linen shams that come in every color. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 June 2025

Support from the economic fund Screen Flanders, Screen Brussels and the Belgian Tax Shelter program of the Federal Government. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 June 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