Holstein

noun

: any of a breed of large usually black-and-white dairy cattle originally from northern Holland and Friesland that produce large quantities of comparatively low-fat milk

Examples of Holstein in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Now, the 11 new designs, intended to fit babies and children up to 10 years old and made with materials that are gentle against sensitive skin, are launching on Oct. 25 with a campaign featuring Holstein’s now-seven-month-old son, Calder. Caitie Kelly, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023 The slick Holstein likely originated when Holsteins from the U.S. were brought to Puerto Rico in the 1950s to increase milk production on the island. Katherine Rapin, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023 In a world of social media braying and relentless self-promotion, Holstein’s modesty is refreshing. Véronique Hyland, ELLE, 7 Sep. 2023 The New Holstein Huskies defeated the Random Lake Rams 39-18 in a Wisconsin high school football game on Friday. Ledeai, Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2023 Along with freshmen Dylan Lonergan and Eli Holstein, Rees couldn’t think of a program in the country that’s rotating through five guys. Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 6 Aug. 2023 Its identity is so tied to the dairy industry that a 16-foot-tall, black-and-white talking Holstein stands outside downtown Neillsville, the county seat. Melissa Sanchez and Maryam Jameel, Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2023 Kate Holstein At first, the path seems easy: almost a Sunday stroll rather than a hike. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2023 Last year, Eli Holstein one of the Tide’s two quarterbacks competed in the finals. Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 16 June 2023

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Word History

Etymology

short for Holstein-Friesian

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Holstein was in 1865

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Cite this Entry

“Holstein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holstein. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Holstein

noun
Hol·​stein ˈhōl-ˌstēn How to pronounce Holstein (audio)
-ˌstīn
: any of a breed of large black-and-white dairy cattle producing large quantities of milk that is low in fat compared to the milk of other breeds

Geographical Definition

Holstein

geographical name

Hol·​stein ˈhōl-ˌstīn How to pronounce Holstein (audio)
-ˌstēn;
ˈhȯl-ˌshtīn
region of northern Germany south of the Jutland Peninsula; once a duchy of Denmark; became a part of Prussia in 1866; now part of the state of Schleswig-Holstein see schleswig-holstein

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