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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Yow, 22, was a member of the 2024 Olympic squad and is regularly involved with Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League. Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025 Almost a quarter of an hour later, Robert Lewandowski beat the Belgian from the penalty spot after Eduardo Camavinga hacked at Gavi and brought the number six down in the box. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 Formula 1: In a new contract, the Belgian Grand Prix will appear on the race calendar for four of the next six seasons between 2026 and 2031. Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025 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 See all Example Sentences for Belgian 

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 19 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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