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.

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Brussels said it was imposing sanctions on nine people and four entities, while London said it was adding 24 names to its blacklist.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

The National Assembly approved the bill at first reading in January but the Senate later amended it to target only the most harmful platforms, prompting concern in Brussels.

From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026

Brussels accused the US tech giant of failing to limit the risks the platforms posed to users, especially children and vulnerable adults, because of features designed to keep them on Facebook and Instagram.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

Diplomats posted to NATO’s arched-glass headquarters in Brussels began grabbing each other in their offices and huddling in regional groupings, according to people close to the talks, discussing whether their alliance was breaking apart.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Mr. Ramirez made chili corn bread, and Ms. Ramirez made pumpkin empanadas and Brussels sprouts with chorizo.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish