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

But when it comes to economic ties with the UK, there is a sense of weary cynicism in Brussels.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Researchers from the laboratory of Roberta Gualdani at the University of Louvain in Brussels identified an unexpected role for a molecule known as TRPV4 in itch triggered by mechanical stimulation, such as scratching.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Hepburn was born Audrey Kathleen Ruston on May 4, 1929, in Brussels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

In addition to Bobby, Kok also invited Spassky and his wife Marina to Brussels.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady