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

Addressing supporters on Saturday night, the Fidesz leader kept to his main campaign themes of targeting Brussels and Ukraine.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Their Brussels sprout appetizer with balsamic glaze is amazing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The name change is required because Brussels is relaxing its labelling rules, widening the legal definition of marmalade across Europe for the first time.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The report suggests UniCredit could be eyeing Brussels as a hub for the launch of digital banking services throughout Europe, the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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