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
Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
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
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom Dutch colonial home was built in 1910, according to Zillow.com.
—Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
The Dutch company prides itself in putting social impact above selling chocolates.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 4 Apr. 2024
The French Revolution failed because the élites tried to force top-down change, but the Glorious Revolution—which might better be described as a coup by Dutch commercial interests—somehow reflected a wise acquiescence to bottom-up processes.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
The decision was a blow to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who worked as a human resources manager at Unilever in the 1990s and expended significant political capital to lure the company.
—Cagan Koc, Fortune Europe, 25 Mar. 2024
This announcement came at approximately 9:00 p.m. local time on Friday (March 22), just before Dutch producer Hardwell was scheduled to play the festival’s main stage.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2024
After Rembrandt and Vermeer opuses, the Rijksmuseum goes for Dutch zest.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 21 Mar. 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
This set comes with a Dutch oven, saucepan, and skillet, all of which are oven-safe.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
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
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom Dutch colonial home was built in 1910, according to Zillow.com.
—Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
The Dutch company prides itself in putting social impact above selling chocolates.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 4 Apr. 2024
The French Revolution failed because the élites tried to force top-down change, but the Glorious Revolution—which might better be described as a coup by Dutch commercial interests—somehow reflected a wise acquiescence to bottom-up processes.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
The decision was a blow to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who worked as a human resources manager at Unilever in the 1990s and expended significant political capital to lure the company.
—Cagan Koc, Fortune Europe, 25 Mar. 2024
This announcement came at approximately 9:00 p.m. local time on Friday (March 22), just before Dutch producer Hardwell was scheduled to play the festival’s main stage.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2024
After Rembrandt and Vermeer opuses, the Rijksmuseum goes for Dutch zest.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 21 Mar. 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 20 Apr. 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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