Belgian waffle

noun

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

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The dining room tables were filled with Arlington’s beloved red velvet Belgian waffles with chicken or catfish, or with orders of shrimp-and-grits or catfish-and-grits. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025 Some of chef Sarah Palomares’ menu items are a breakfast sandwich, avocado toast, Belgian waffle, coconut chia pudding, smash burger, roasted veggie farro bowl and roasted chicken crunch salad. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025 This is arguably the perfect housewarming gift—because who wouldn’t want to be able to make a fresh stack of Belgian waffles on Sunday morning? Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025 The breakfast and brunch menu includes French toast, biscuits and gravy, croque monsieur, eggs benedict and Belgian waffles. Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Belgian waffle

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Nov. 2025.

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