recordholder

Or rec·ord-hold·er

[rek-erd-hohl-der]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of recordholder¹

First recorded in 1930–35; record + holder

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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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.

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It’s his chance to overtake Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as the men’s recordholder — and every brand loves a winner.

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