often capitalized
: with each person paying his or her own way
went dutch to the movies
1
a
archaic
: of, relating to, or in any of the Germanic languages of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Low Countries
b
: of, relating to, or in the Dutch of the Netherlands
2
a
archaic
: of or relating to the Germanic peoples of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Low Countries
b
: of or relating to the Netherlands or its inhabitants
c
3
: of or relating to the Pennsylvania Dutch or their language
Dutchly
adverb
1
a
archaic
(1)
: any of the Germanic languages of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Low Countries
(2)
b
: the Germanic language of the Netherlands and Belgium
2
Dutch plural
a
archaic
: the Germanic peoples of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Low Countries
b
c
: the people of the Netherlands
4
: dander
her Dutch is up
Examples of dutch in a Sentence
Noun
He loves learning about the Dutch.
Recent Examples on the Web
Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
That figure, Dutch Sheets, has led a yearslong campaign to present the flag to political figures, including Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and vice-presidential pick, and an Indiana gubernatorial candidate whom Mr. Sheets wrapped in the flag at a recent rally.
—Julie Tate, New York Times, 22 May 2024
Philips Koninck, ‘A Panoramic Landscape’ 1665, oil on canvas; East Pavilion, Gallery 204
(J. Paul Getty Museum)
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What is wrong with Koninck’s dazzling panorama of a radiant Dutch countryside?
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Inside, the walls of the baths were covered with decorative 17th-century Dutch ceramic tiles in a blue and white pattern depicting trees and shepherds.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
The first crewed New Shepard flight was launched in July 2020 and included Bezos, his brother Mark Bezos, pilot Wally Funk and 18-year-old Dutch citizen Oliver Daemen, who was, at the time of launch, the youngest person ever to go into space.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 19 May 2024
Slow-roast in a Dutch oven with brandy and beef broth for the most tender, juicy short ribs ever.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
Cook pasta: Cook pasta until al dente in a large Dutch oven; drain.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
Veteran Dutch actor Huub Stapel reprises his role as detective Eric Visser, who once pursued a serial killer through the Dutch canals three decades ago, as he is brought back from retirement by a revelation that shakes him to his core.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2024
Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
As Dutch will tell you, culture is something built over a long period of time.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Buy It: Lodge Enamel Dutch Oven ($100, Target) 08 of 12
Classic Buttermilk Biscuits
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These are the buttermilk biscuits that beat all other biscuit recipes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
The bulk of the Maldives project is being funded by Dutch Docklands, a commercial developer focussed on floating construction, which will supplement the affordable housing with its own luxury floating hotels and homes.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
The attack was roughly 5 miles southeast of Georgetown on Darling Ridge Road near Skid Road not far from Dutch Canyon, according to dispatchers.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
It’s made of palm fibers that are tougher than standard scouring pads but gentle enough not to scuff your Le Creuset Dutch oven.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 25 Mar. 2024
Green River, Utah The A and B Sections of the Green River, below the tiny hamlet of Dutch John, Utah, and the Flaming Gorge Dam, generate most of the press for this famous fishery.
—Tim Romano, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
Her new Poppy and Cherry collections, which were fired in a gas kiln for 12 to 15 hours, channel Dutch Delftware while depicting local flora.
—Nicole Demarco Dalya Benor Caitie Kelly Juan A. Ramírez Monica Mendal Janet Siroto, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Now’s an ideal time to invest in a Dutch oven or other cast iron cookware.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
That figure, Dutch Sheets, has led a yearslong campaign to present the flag to political figures, including Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and vice-presidential pick, and an Indiana gubernatorial candidate whom Mr. Sheets wrapped in the flag at a recent rally.
—Julie Tate, New York Times, 22 May 2024
Philips Koninck, ‘A Panoramic Landscape’ 1665, oil on canvas; East Pavilion, Gallery 204
(J. Paul Getty Museum)
Advertisement
What is wrong with Koninck’s dazzling panorama of a radiant Dutch countryside?
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Inside, the walls of the baths were covered with decorative 17th-century Dutch ceramic tiles in a blue and white pattern depicting trees and shepherds.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
The first crewed New Shepard flight was launched in July 2020 and included Bezos, his brother Mark Bezos, pilot Wally Funk and 18-year-old Dutch citizen Oliver Daemen, who was, at the time of launch, the youngest person ever to go into space.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 19 May 2024
Slow-roast in a Dutch oven with brandy and beef broth for the most tender, juicy short ribs ever.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
Cook pasta: Cook pasta until al dente in a large Dutch oven; drain.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
Veteran Dutch actor Huub Stapel reprises his role as detective Eric Visser, who once pursued a serial killer through the Dutch canals three decades ago, as he is brought back from retirement by a revelation that shakes him to his core.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2024
Noun
Taking its name from the region of the Netherlands, the city's Dutch heritage is evident in its famous attractions like the Windmill Island Gardens, De Klomp Wooden Shoe and Delft Factory, and Nelis' Dutch Village.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
As Dutch will tell you, culture is something built over a long period of time.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Buy It: Lodge Enamel Dutch Oven ($100, Target) 08 of 12
Classic Buttermilk Biscuits
View Recipe
These are the buttermilk biscuits that beat all other biscuit recipes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
The bulk of the Maldives project is being funded by Dutch Docklands, a commercial developer focussed on floating construction, which will supplement the affordable housing with its own luxury floating hotels and homes.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
The attack was roughly 5 miles southeast of Georgetown on Darling Ridge Road near Skid Road not far from Dutch Canyon, according to dispatchers.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
It’s made of palm fibers that are tougher than standard scouring pads but gentle enough not to scuff your Le Creuset Dutch oven.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 25 Mar. 2024
Green River, Utah The A and B Sections of the Green River, below the tiny hamlet of Dutch John, Utah, and the Flaming Gorge Dam, generate most of the press for this famous fishery.
—Tim Romano, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
Her new Poppy and Cherry collections, which were fired in a gas kiln for 12 to 15 hours, channel Dutch Delftware while depicting local flora.
—Nicole Demarco Dalya Benor Caitie Kelly Juan A. Ramírez Monica Mendal Janet Siroto, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Dutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dutch. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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dutch
1 of 3 adverboften capitalized
: with each person paying his or her own way
went dutch to the movies
Dutch
2 of 3 adjective
: of or relating to the Netherlands, its inhabitants, or their language
Dutch
3 of 3 noun1
: the Germanic language of the Netherlands
2
Dutch plural
: the people of the Netherlands
3
: disfavor entry 1 sense 2, trouble entry 2
was in Dutch with the teacher
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