Holland vs. Netherlands

Hollandnoun

A type of linen cloth, originally from Holland.

Hollandnoun

A kind of linen first manufactured in Holland; a linen fabric used for window shades, children's garments, etc.; as, brown or unbleached hollands.

Hollandnoun

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1579; half the country lies below sea level

Holland

Holland is a geographical region and former province on the western coast of the Netherlands. The name Holland is also frequently used informally to refer to the whole of the country of the Netherlands.

Netherlandsnoun

(slang) hindquarters, butt

Netherlandsnoun

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1579; half the country lies below sea level

Netherlands

The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland [ˈneːdərlɑnt] (listen)), informally Holland, is a country located in Western Europe with territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.