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holland

/ˈhɑː.lənd/
hol · land
Plural:hollands
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Adjective:Dutch
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• noun

1

A historical and geographical region on the western coast of the Netherlands (comprising the provinces of North Holland and South Holland), often used informally to refer to the entire country of the Netherlands in Northwestern Europe.

2

American A city in western Michigan near the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, known for its Dutch heritage and annual Tulip Time Festival.

3

A coarse, durable, plain-woven linen or cotton fabric, traditionally unbleached or glazed and used for window shades, bookbinding, and furniture coverings.

Example

"The antique armchairs were protected with slipcovers made of unbleached brown holland."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although "Holland" is widely used in informal English to refer to the entire sovereign country of the Netherlands, strictly speaking it comprises only the two western coastal provinces of North Holland and South Holland; in formal and diplomatic contexts, "the Netherlands" is the standard term.

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• Nearby Words

holism
holistic
holistically
holland
hollandaise
holler
hollow

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Holland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/holland
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