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Holland Tunnel
HOL-und TUN-ul
Local meaning
The Hudson River vehicular tunnel connecting Jersey City, New Jersey, with Lower Manhattan.
Take the Holland is familiar regional shorthand for choosing this downtown crossing. It is especially relevant to trips involving Lower Manhattan, Jersey City, and nearby highway approaches, though congestion and street routing can change the practical advantage.
Example in context
- “We took the Holland Tunnel into Lower Manhattan.”
How it is used
A major Port Authority crossing and common Tri-State place reference.
neutral, practical, regional
driving directions, commuting, traffic reports
A major Port Authority crossing and common Tri-State place reference.
The best crossing depends on destination, traffic, closures, vehicle rules, and approach conditions.
Spelling and scope
A major Port Authority crossing and common Tri-State place reference.
- Search forms
Holland Tunnel meaning NYCHolland Tunnel to downtown Manhattantake the Holland
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Holland Tunnel go to Midtown?
No. Its Manhattan portal is downtown, so it is generally associated with Lower Manhattan access.
Is Holland a person’s name here?
Yes. The tunnel was named for engineer Clifford Milburn Holland.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Bridges and TunnelsPort Authority of New York and New Jersey
Official context for the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, and other Port Authority crossings.