Holstein

noun

Hol·​stein ˈhōl-ˌstēn  -ˌstīn 

: 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

Pompeo executive produces through her production banner Calamity Jane with Laura Holstein. —Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025

Ellen Pompeo executive produces through her production banner Calamity Jane with Laura Holstein. —Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025

Life was not wonderful with Hummels and terrible without — that is far too neat — but the absence of personality is now particularly striking, never more so than during the defeat by Holstein Kiel last week. —Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025

Cate Holstein’s New York fashion label has a new home on the Upper East Side at Madison Avenue and 69th Street. —Booth Moore, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025

Bundesliga club Holstein Kiel have been forced to defend their signing of USMNT international John Tolkin following criticism of his social media activity. —Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025

Recipe tested by Amanda Holstein Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 10 This hamburger rice casserole is creamy, hearty, and cheesy. —Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025

While the 1-1 draw in Munich on matchday 5 was expected, the 2-2 draw against Holstein Kiel the following week was another unexpected two points dropped. —Manuel Veth, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

Recipe tested by Amanda Holstein Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Yield: 3 dozen Kiss cookies are a Christmas staple, and this rendition skips the peanut butter and double downs on the chocolate. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

short for Holstein-Friesian

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Holstein

• Holstein-Friesian

Kids Definition

Holstein

noun

Hol·​stein ˈhōl-ˌstēn 

-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 

-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