Holland
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.
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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 | TimeWhen 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 | ProPublicaThis 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 | ProPublicaA 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 | ProPublicaThis 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.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Our Duty Is to Keep Charlie Hebdo Alive | Ayaan Hirsi Ali | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAnother crowd moved west in an apparent bid to block the Holland Tunnel.
Eric Garner Protests: ‘It’s Like Vietnam’ | Abby Haglage, Caitlin Dickson, Jacob Siegel, Chris Allbritton | December 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt 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 | THE DAILY BEASTHe 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 | THE DAILY BEASTDoctors in France, Germany and Holland have instead chosen to use information to immunize people against their fears.
The theatre at Amsterdam, in Holland, took fire and burned to death 31 persons.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThe allies had a trifling advantage, and the Dutch retired to the coast of Holland.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThis 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 TrevithickThey 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 TrevithickAn Irish officer had the misfortune to be dreadfully wounded in one of the late battles in Holland.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | Various
British Dictionary definitions for holland (1 of 3)
/ (ˈhɒlənd) /
a coarse linen cloth, used esp for furnishing
Origin of holland
1British Dictionary definitions for Holland (2 of 3)
/ (ˈhɒlənd) /
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)
/ (ˈhɒlənd) /
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
A part of The Netherlands. Holland is a common name for the entire country.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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