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

The Belgian was the second-best climber at this summer’s Tour de France, and rode an impressive one-day season this spring — finishing on the podium of the Tour of Flanders and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and winning the Amstel Gold Race. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

For the grim story of the former Belgian Congo, head to AfricaMuseum—the Royal Museum for Central Africa—a few minutes out of town in the suburb of Tervuren. — Benjamin Moser, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026

On Sunday, the Belgian had the best final kick to the line from the group of five riders challenging in the final sprint. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026

In April, a Belgian Air Force Airbus A400M military transport reported being hit with bullets in an engine and the tail while on approach to Toussaint Louverture. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

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