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

American CEOs may no longer be able to straddle the line over U.S. differences with China, said Bill Holstein, author of the book Battlefield Cyber, and former editor-in-chief of Chief Executive and Directorship magazines. —Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024

And at Granville Wine Company, proprietors Jackson and Ayla Holstein are planting a new vineyard next door to the historic 1977 estate vineyard in the Dundee Hills AVA, where Jackson grew up. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 June 2024

Two Pixar years later—or nine years in real time—Riley is 13 and puberty is proving pretty important indeed in Inside Out 2, a sequel by Dave Holstein and Meg LeFauve out June 14. —Rosemary Counter, TIME, 14 June 2024

Inside Out 2 writer Dave Holstein sees his film as delivering the blend of heart and humor that made early Pixar films like Toy Story so successful. —Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 June 2024

Catherine Holstein’s most recent collection featured inky black leather cut into minidresses, midi skirts, and more. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 May 2024

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

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