leasehold

American  

[lees-hohld] / ˈlisˌhoʊld /

noun

1. property acquired under a lease.

2. a tenure under a lease.

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adjective

1. held by lease.

leasehold British  

/ ˈliːsˌhəʊld /

noun

1. land or property held under a lease

2. the tenure by which such property is held

3. (modifier) held under a lease

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Etymology

Origin of leasehold

First recorded in 1710–20; lease ¹ + hold ¹

Example Sentences

The shift toward a greater share of leasehold in the mix will likely stir debate among investors, Jefferies analysts wrote in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The National Leasehold Campaign said it was "realistic" and "we know leasehold cannot be abolished overnight".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

"It's very easy to put out glib soundbites - end leasehold - we've got a serious policy programme here," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The accounts detail how the sale of the leasehold to St James' Park and adjacent land to PZ Holdings Limited, a subsidiary company, contributed to the club posting a £34.7m profit after tax.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In such proceedings the court shall determine and adjudge the value of such leasehold or other interest in such real property, and enter judgment for the State for the amount thereof together with costs.

From Japan and the California Problem by Iyenaga, Toyokichi