recordholder

American  

[rek-erd-hohl-der] / ˈrɛk ərdˌhoʊl dər /

Or record-holder

noun

1. a person or thing recognized for the accomplishment of a feat to a better or greater degree than any other.

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Etymology

Origin of recordholder

First recorded in 1930–35; record + holder

Example Sentences

The current recordholder is American chess player Abhimanyu Mishra, who claimed the title at the age of just 12.

From BBC

Haaland took just 48 games to score 50 Premier League goals, 17 games fewer than previous recordholder Cole.

From BBC

That’s three times more than the last recordholder’s price.

From Seattle Times

The previous recordholder was John C. Calhoun, who cast 31 tiebreaking votes during his eight years as vice president, from 1825 to 1832.

From Seattle Times

Leavitt would be the youngest woman elected to Congress if she wins, four years younger than current recordholder Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez when she was elected in 2018.

From Seattle Times