Hollands

American

[hol-uhndz] / ˈhɒl əndz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

a gin, originally made in Holland, in which the juniper is mixed in the mash.

Hollands British

/ ˈhɒləndz /

noun

Dutch gin, often sold in stone bottles

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Etymology

Origin of Hollands

1705–15; < Dutch hollandsch ( genever ) Dutch (gin)

Example Sentences

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Officials argue that Moerdijk, which is on the southern shore of the Hollands Diep estuary, and well located next to ports, motorways, and existing overhead power lines, is a prime location for such a facility.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The FDE title itself was a way of branding a new professional identity for the traditionally low-status solutions engineer, noted Tom Hollands, a partner at Andreessen Horowitz.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

School Board Chair Gary Hollands said the union requested help from the district to create a cost analysis.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2023

Several dozen injured people were treated at the scene and taken to hospitals, Hollands Midden officials said in a statement.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2023

After my success at Hollands, I asked Mom if I could start swimming with the rest of my classmates.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge

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