1. a large black and white dairy cow of a breed originally from northern Europe

Examples

• The farmer’s Holstein produced over six gallons of milk per day.
• Black and white Holsteins grazed peacefully in the pasture.
• The dairy farm specialized in raising Holstein cattle.
• She could identify a Holstein by its distinctive spotted pattern.
• The Holstein calf weighed nearly 90 pounds at birth.
• Most commercial dairy operations use Holstein cows for milk production.