Brussels

American  

[bruhs-uhlz] / ˈbrʌs əlz /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Belgium, in the central part.

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Brussels British  

/ ˈbrʌsəlz /

noun

1. French name: Bruxelles.  Flemish name: Brussel.  the capital of Belgium, in the central part: became capital of Belgium in 1830; seat of the European Commission. Pop: 999 899 (2004 est)

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Brussels Cultural  

1. Capital of Belgium and largest city in the country, located in central Belgium; a commercial, industrial, financial, administrative, and cultural center.

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Several international organizations, including NATO and the EU are headquartered in Brussels.

Example Sentences

Brussels has repeatedly insisted the 27-nation EU is not yet facing jet fuel shortages.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Brussels is now working on its 21st sanctions package against Russia.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

But -- backed by a majority of EU countries -- Brussels ploughed ahead as it pushes to diversify trade in the face of challenges from the United States and China.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

He said on Wednesday that he would return to Brussels on 25 May to sign a political agreement.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“Belgium absolutely will, Nathan. This is the new official plan. King Baudouin invited eighty Congolese leaders to Brussels to chart a course for independence.”

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver