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

Researching religious-art theft, Gurrea came across Erik the Belgian, a notorious thief who targeted churches across Spain during the 20th century. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Since its parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton signed a 10-year deal to become the global luxury partner of Formula 1, Moët & Chandon has been title partner of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

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

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