holder
Americannoun
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something that holds or secures.
a pencil holder.
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a person who has the ownership, possession, or use of something; owner; tenant.
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Law. a person who has the legal right to enforce a negotiable instrument.
noun
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a person or thing that holds
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a person, such as an owner, who has possession or control of something
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( in combination )
householder
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law a person who has possession of a bill of exchange, cheque, or promissory note that he is legally entitled to enforce
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of holder
First recorded in 1300–50, holder is from the Middle English word haldere. See hold 1, -er 1
Example Sentences
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That means that each year it will pay the holder, through a combination of interest payments and principal adjustment, the current rate of inflation plus another 1.63%.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
What seems like a mundane to-do item while the account holder is alive later becomes a major headache for would-be heirs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
When renewals come up, the license holder must demonstrate that the station is serving the public interest by providing local news, program diversity and educational and informational shows for children.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Taking its cue from the NFL, NBA and Formula 1, Duncanson believes the Premier League will increasingly evolve into a rights holder and broadcast platform.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Charlie put Lester on his shoulder to plant the flag up in its holder.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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