Brussels

American  

[bruhs-uhlz] / ˈbrʌs əlz /

noun

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

---

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)

---

Brussels Cultural  

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

---

Discover More

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

Example Sentences

He said one of his first trips as prime minister would be to Brussels, where he hopes to persuade European Union leaders to disburse some $20 billion in aid withheld from his country under Orbán.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The talks on regulations are not even the most controversial negotiation currently underway with Brussels.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Brussels could be willing to move fast on EU funds as it did for Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk after he took power a few years ago.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Brussels attempts to impose rule-of-law strictures that would impede, say, corruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

We ordered the same thing pretty much every Friday—pot roast, Brussels sprouts, and mashed potatoes—and when it came, we ate every bite.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama