Belgian

noun

Bel·​gian ˈbel-jən How to pronounce Belgian (audio)
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

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Backed by The New Yorker, it was made possible through the support of the Netherlands Film Fund, Amsterdam Fund for the Arts, the Belgian Tax Shelter, and Henry Gillett of The Y-House Films. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025 SoMa neighbor Press Waffle, 1424 Main, Suite 104, now has a new owner, Stefan Johnson, who has changed the name to The Spot and has added an array of soups, sliders, sandwiches, salads and sides to a breakfast-brunch menu that focuses on Liege-style (also known as Belgian) waffles. Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024 The following year, she was named emerging designer of the year at the Belgian Fashion Awards. Lily Templeton, WWD, 28 Nov. 2024 Trossard’s suitors are likely to receive a similar response this time: for the remainder of the season at least, the Belgian remains an important part of Arteta’s plans. James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Belgian 

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Belgian was in 1830

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“Belgian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Belgian. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

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Belgian

noun
Bel·​gian ˈbel-jən How to pronounce Belgian (audio)
1
: a person born or living in Belgium
2
: any of a Belgian breed of heavy usually roan or chestnut draft horses
Belgian adjective
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