How to Use Dutch in a Sentence

Dutch

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of Dutchnext
  • The first flight for KLM, the Dutch airline, was in 1920.
    — Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The Traitors is based on the Dutch series, De Verraders.
    — Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Adam heated canola oil in a Dutch oven and dropped four pieces in.
    — John Paul Brammer, The New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2024
  • This set comes with a Dutch oven, saucepan, and skillet, all of which are oven-safe.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, who is the 19-year-old heir to the Dutch throne, joined the event as well.
    — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 15 Oct. 2023
  • In a large Dutch oven set over medium heat, melt the butter.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023
  • Add onions, bay leaves and thyme to the Dutch oven, along with a little oil, if needed.
    — Odette Williams, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high to 350°F.
    — Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Fill a stock pot or Dutch oven halfway full with water, and bring it to a boil.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
  • 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
  • That led to Monday’s drop off, with the agreement of Dutch police.
    — Robert Higgs, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The largest amount came from the Dutch government, which pledged to send more than $2.1 billion next year.
    — Lara Jakes, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2023
  • In the Dutch oven or soup pot, combine the cooked greens, the reserved 2 cups of potlikker and the browned meat and vegetables.
    — Leslie Brenner, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Color hues are from the palettes of the Dutch masters – deep and rich greens, blues, mauves and yellows.
    — Duncan Madden, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
  • From a young age, Dutch singer Naomi Sharon could see her future.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Oct. 2024
  • The move comes after a court blocked the Dutch government's plan to limit the number of flights at Schiphol.
    — Catherine Garcia, The Week, 15 Apr. 2023
  • In a large Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium.
    — Christina Morales, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The term coleslaw originates from the Dutch word koosla (kool for cabbage and sla for salad).
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2023
  • Pull out your trusty Dutch oven for this buttermilk bread recipe.
    — Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The thing that sets Le Creuset apart from other Dutch ovens is, quite simply, the fact that the enamel never chips.
    — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 10 July 2024
  • Sauté onions in hot oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot until translucent.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Heat half of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high; add half of beef, and cook until browned all over, about 5 to 6 minutes.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2023
  • In March last year, a Dutch populist party surfed a wave of rural anger to land a big election.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024
  • In 1988, a beautiful new Feadship yacht was built at the Dutch shipyard for Jim Moran.
    — Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
  • Some of the crew members jumped off the ship’s deck into the sea and were picked up by a lifeboat, the lifeboat’s captain told Dutch broadcaster NOS.
    — Mike Corder, Detroit Free Press, 26 July 2023
  • When the suspect still refused to exit, the K-9, a Dutch shepherd named Rex, was deployed.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2023
  • This recipe is written for making cowboy beans in a Dutch oven, which is covered and transferred to the oven to cook.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2024
  • Cook pasta: Cook pasta until al dente in a large Dutch oven; drain.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
  • Shop Dutch ovens, candles, hand towels, cake stands, and more, starting at just $11.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
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Dutch

2 of 2 noun
  • He loves learning about the Dutch.
  • The classic, must-have, kitchen staple, the Le Creuset Dutch Oven.
    — Ellen McAlpine, Town & Country, 24 July 2023
  • The concept is more similar to Dutch Bros than a local cafe.
    — Andrea Guzmán, Chron, 18 Sep. 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
  • In June 1947, her work debuted, in Dutch, as Het Achterhuis.
    — TIME, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Look no further than the musician’s boost to the American brand Von Dutch.
    — Violet Goldstone, WWD, 25 Sep. 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
  • Like Coach Dutch says, everybody wants to run but only a few teams end up running.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Her father is both Dutch and Swiss, while her mother is English and Spanish, per her website.
    — Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • In another scene, Milian rolls up wearing a cropped red Von Dutch halter with skin-tight leather pants.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Woods' mother once referred to her ancestry as Thai, Chinese and Dutch.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr., Quartz, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Flights can be paired with cheese and charcuterie or sandwiches and fried chicken from neighboring Dutch Door.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Defensive tackle Dutch Horisk is only a sophomore and has six sacks.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Runaway slave ads were sometimes in Dutch or frequently noted the Dutch or English fluency of the fugitives.
    — Cynthia Greenlee, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
  • This figure is not quite evenly distributed among all the British, Dutch, Australian, and American captives.
    — Michael Washburn, National Review, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Amsterdam’s scenic Prinsengracht (the Prince’s Canal in Dutch) buzzes with tourists, traffic, and a massive construction project.
    — Blane Bachelor, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2024
  • One week later, the Royal Dutch Police investigation revealed that the death was a suicide.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
  • In an office in Burbank last month, Dutch Merrick, a veteran film armorer, spent a full day training a handful of film workers to use guns safely on set.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 July 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
  • David Dutch, the other injured rallygoer, was discharged from the hospital last Wednesday after being shot in the chest and liver.
    — Audrey Baker, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 July 2024
  • National coffee chain Dutch Bros wants to expand in Johnson County with two new locations.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2024
  • Flemish is a combination of Dutch, French and German influences.
    — Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024
  • The anticipated location, which sits three miles away from the community’s first Dutch Bros drive-thru at 8552 Madison Ave., will feature a walk-up window.
    — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The two rally attendees who were critically injured were identified as David Dutch and James Copenhaver.
    — Devlin Barrett, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
  • Two years ago, a Dutch court ordered its oil giant, Royal Dutch Shell, to lower its carbon emissions by 45% following a complaint from several climate groups.
    — Bypeter Vanham, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Golden ducats, which first came into circulation in Venice, were important in international trade during the early modern era, according to the Royal Dutch Mint.
    — Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Makani’s 600-kilowatt demonstrator, tethered to a floating buoy at sea, attracted significant attention from the public and investment from Royal Dutch Shell.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 16 Jan. 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
  • Subpoenaing a foreign company requires having the procedural documents translated into the language of the country where said company is located, in this case in Dutch.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 July 2024
  • This article suggests that the application of the multichannel descending (or Dutch) auction method used by FloraHolland, operator of the world’s largest wholesale flower market, could give the online fashion platforms another chance.
    — May Truong, alok Gupta, wolfgang Ketter, eric Van Heck, Harvard Business Review, 25 Sep. 2024

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