Hollander

American

[hol-uhn-der] / ˈhɒl ən dər /

noun

John, 1929–2013, U.S. poet and critic.
a native or inhabitant of the Netherlands.

Hollander British

/ ˈhɒləndə /

noun

another name for a Dutchman

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Etymology

Origin of Hollander

First recorded in 1540–50; Holland + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Maybe Yuna Hollander didn’t consciously think, Let me deploy culinary therapy in this moment of crisis.

From Salon

For much of the season, audiences wonder if Hollander’s feelings for Rozanov may be one-sided.

From Salon

“Sometimes you can over-talk about the little things and not just focus on the obvious thing,” Hollander continues, “which is: Teams who hit it over the fence a lot are usually pretty good.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Hollander had ordered acting Commissioner Leland Dudek to appear for testimony, but the government has refused to allow him to appear.

From Los Angeles Times

Tom Hollander is a dead ringer for Capote, while Naomi Watts’ Babe Paley is stunning and tragic.

From Salon

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