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

This was actually a main feature of the game, until Wolves doubled up on Doku for the second half: before the break, the Belgian was always free to receive the ball wide and in space on the left, meaning Wolves full-back Nelson Semedo had to rush out to him. —Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 May 2025

The 27-year-old Belgian was based in London but was looking for ambitious, fully remote coders. —Bobbie Johnson, Wired News, 1 May 2025

The six-episode limited series, which is set in London in 1946, is produced by Eagle Eye Drama for UKTV and PBS, in association with Happy Duck Films and supported by the Belgian Tax Shelter. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025

Photo : Motorsport Images and ACC Art Books A scene from the 1965 Belgian Grand Prix. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 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