Jump To:

• Holland
  Holland

  noun

  John Philip, 1840–1914, Irish inventor in the U.S.
• holland
  holland

  noun

  a coarse linen cloth, used esp for furnishing

Holland

American  

[hol-uhnd] / ˈhɒl ənd /

noun

1. John Philip, 1840–1914, Irish inventor in the U.S.

2. Sir Sidney (George), 1893–1961, New Zealand political leader: prime minister 1949–57.

3. the Netherlands.

4. a medieval county and province on the North Sea, corresponding to the modern North and South Holland provinces of the Netherlands.

5. a city in W Michigan.

6. Textiles.

   1. a cotton cloth treated to produce an opaque finish, as for window shades.

   2. Holland finish.

---

holland ¹ British  

/ ˈhɒlənd /

noun

1. a coarse linen cloth, used esp for furnishing

---

Holland ² British  

/ ˈhɒlənd /

noun

1. Henry. 1745–1806, British neoclassical architect. His work includes Brooks's Club (1776) and Carlton House (1783), both in London

2. Sir Sidney George. 1893–1961, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1949–57)

---

Holland ³ British  

/ ˈhɒlənd /

noun

1. another name for the Netherlands

2. a county of the Holy Roman Empire, corresponding to the present-day North and South Holland provinces of the Netherlands

3. an area in E England constituting a former administrative division of Lincolnshire

---

Holland Cultural  

1. A part of The Netherlands. Holland is a common name for the entire country.

---

Etymology

Origin of holland

C15: after _Holland , where it was made

Example Sentences

Ms. Carr relates a charming disclosure made by the actor Tom Holland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Fun fact: Holland and Zendaya fans can do a summer double-feature with the couple: The two are also stars of “The Odyssey.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Ashley adds it's a great example that someone as high-profile as Holland can have dyslexia and a successful career, but she wishes he went into "more depth" about his experiences.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, Steve Holland, Jonny Evans, Jonathan Woodgate, Travis Binnion and Craig Mawson have all agreed new two-year deals to remain part of Michael Carrick's coaching team.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

His ambitions were initially opposed by an alliance of Holland, England and Sweden.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin