holder

American  

[hohl-der] / ˈhoʊl dər /

noun

1. something that holds hold or secures.

   a pencil holder.

2. a person who has the ownership, possession, or use of something; owner; tenant.

3. Law. a person who has the legal right to enforce a negotiable instrument.

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holder British  

/ ˈhəʊldə /

noun

1. a person or thing that holds

2. 1. a person, such as an owner, who has possession or control of something

   2. ( in combination )

      householder

3. law a person who has possession of a bill of exchange, cheque, or promissory note that he is legally entitled to enforce

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Other Word Forms

• holdership noun
• preholder noun

Etymology

Origin of holder

First recorded in 1300–50, holder is from the Middle English word haldere. See hold ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Aside from the rules on sharing these passwords — you’re not the account holder, so why should you care, right? — he can track your viewing habits.

From MarketWatch

Aside from the rules on sharing these passwords — you’re not the account holder, so why should you care, right? — he can track your viewing habits.

From MarketWatch

Under the astute leadership of Catriona Matthew, GB & I are holders with a chance of posting only their second away win.

From BBC

The dead included 19 foreign passport holders, including nine French and six Italians.

From Barron's

The identity of the oracular, or exceedingly well-informed, account holder is not known.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• buyer
• landowner
• partner
• purchaser