Holland

[ hol-uhnd ]

/ ˈhɒl ənd /

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noun

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

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

the Netherlands.

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

a city in W Michigan.

Textiles.

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

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Words nearby Holland

holistically, holistic medicine, Holkar State, Holkham Hall, holla, Holland, hollandaise sauce, Hollander, Holland finish, Hollandia, Hollands

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How to use Holland in a sentence

Holland shows us, in one small scene, this movie’s otherwise missing-in-action soul.
In Cherry, a Troubled Veteran Turns to Drugs and Crime. Everyone—Including the Audience—Suffers|Stephanie Zacharek|March 12, 2021|Time
When the owner said he wanted at least $50,000, Holland didn’t even bother to make an offer.
A Power Company’s Quiet Land-Buying Spree Could Shield It From Coal Ash Cleanup Costs|by Max Blau for Georgia Health News|November 24, 2020|ProPublica
This past March, Holland clicked on a news article shared by one of his Facebook friends.
A Power Company’s Quiet Land-Buying Spree Could Shield It From Coal Ash Cleanup Costs|by Max Blau for Georgia Health News|November 24, 2020|ProPublica
A few years earlier, Holland and his father had been interested in buying a lot near the landing, which allowed access to the Flint River.
A Power Company’s Quiet Land-Buying Spree Could Shield It From Coal Ash Cleanup Costs|by Max Blau for Georgia Health News|November 24, 2020|ProPublica

This past summer, Holland couldn’t stop thinking about the nearby ash ponds.
A Power Company’s Quiet Land-Buying Spree Could Shield It From Coal Ash Cleanup Costs|by Max Blau for Georgia Health News|November 24, 2020|ProPublica
When I was in Holland, this is the kind of thing people feared.
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Another crowd moved west in an apparent bid to block the Holland Tunnel.
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It has been ten years since Brenda made the decision to move, first to Holland, then Denmark.
Cameroonian Women Fighting Sexism With Tourism|Abena Agyeman-Fisher|November 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He starts talking about his big move to New York when he was 21, that drive through the Holland Tunnel to the big city.
Jeff Daniels Defends Aaron Sorkin and the ‘Dumb and Dumber’ Toilet Scene|Kevin Fallon|November 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Doctors in France, Germany and Holland have instead chosen to use information to immunize people against their fears.
Europe’s Hidden Ebola Cases|Barbie Latza Nadeau|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The theatre at Amsterdam, in Holland, took fire and burned to death 31 persons.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
The allies had a trifling advantage, and the Dutch retired to the coast of Holland.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
This company has been anxious to get me to Holland, having heard of the duty performed by the Cornish engines.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
They were anxious to know what might be done towards draining and relieving Holland from its ruinous state.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
An Irish officer had the misfortune to be dreadfully wounded in one of the late battles in Holland.
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British Dictionary definitions for Holland (1 of 3)

holland

/ (ˈhɒlənd) /

noun

a coarse linen cloth, used esp for furnishing

Word Origin for holland

C15: after Holland, where it was made

British Dictionary definitions for Holland (2 of 3)

Holland¹

/ (ˈhɒlənd) /

noun

another name for the Netherlands

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

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

British Dictionary definitions for Holland (3 of 3)

Holland²

/ (ˈhɒlənd) /

noun

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

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

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Cultural definitions for Holland

Holland

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