Belgian waffle

noun

: a waffle having large depressions that is usually topped with fruit and whipped cream

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Try the giant Belgian waffles or a Philly cheesesteak omelet, which pays homage to the owner's hometown. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026 To compare, if the blanket is a mini waffle, this one is closer to a Belgian waffle. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 Also available will be buttermilk and carrot cake pancakes, Belgian waffles and a custom omelet station. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 Sample a taste of Cincinnati Enjoy buttery Belgian waffles, savory German goetta, Cincinnati chili on a classic coney and Graeter’s famous ice cream. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Belgian waffle

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Belgian waffle was in 1962

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“Belgian waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Belgian%20waffle. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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