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 sought to exclude certain suppliers after less than half of the EU's 27 member states implemented its 2023 recommendation to exclude Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

One source in Brussels suggested the Commission was not impressed by Italy's response.

From BBC • May 6, 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

Emma tries to cut a Brussels sprout with her fork, but it jumps off her plate and rolls across the table to me.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson