holland
word
/ˈhɑɫənd/
HAH-luhnd
/ˈhɒlənd/
HOL-uhnd
Definition
A name often used to mean the Netherlands, a country in Europe. Strictly speaking, Holland refers to only two regions of that country: North Holland and South Holland.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, many people say 'Holland' when they mean 'the Netherlands', but this is not fully precise. Use 'the Netherlands' in formal, geographic, or official contexts; 'Dutch' is the adjective and demonym, not 'Hollandish'.
Spanish: HolandaPortuguese (BR): HolandaPortuguese (PT): HolandaChinese (Simplified): 荷兰Chinese (Traditional): 荷蘭Hindi: हॉलैंडArabic: هولنداBengali: হল্যান্ডRussian: ГолландияJapanese: オランダVietnamese: Hà LanKorean: 네덜란드 - 홀란드Turkish: HollandaUrdu: ہالینڈIndonesian: Belanda
Example Sentences
My friend is from Holland.
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They visited Holland last summer.
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Holland is famous for tulips.
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A lot of people say Holland when they actually mean the Netherlands.
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We’re planning a spring trip to Holland to see the flower fields.
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Technically, Holland refers to only part of the country.
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