Holder: meaning, definitions and examples

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holder

 

[ หˆhษ™สŠldษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who owns or possesses something.

Synonyms

bearer, owner, possessor

Examples of usage

  • She is the holder of the winning ticket.
  • He is the holder of the record for the fastest marathon time.
Context #2 | Noun

device

A device or object used to hold or support something.

Synonyms

container, fixture, support

Examples of usage

  • The cup holder in the car is convenient for holding drinks.
  • The phone holder on the tripod keeps the device stable for filming.
Context #3 | Noun

financial

A person or entity that legally owns a financial instrument or security.

Synonyms

debtholder, investor, shareholder

Examples of usage

  • The bond holder is entitled to receive interest payments.
  • The stock holder has voting rights in the company.

Translations

Translations of the word "holder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น titular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคพเคฐเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Halter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemegang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั‚ั€ะธะผัƒะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ posiadacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒซใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท titulaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ titular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tutucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™€๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drลพitel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drลพiteฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒๆœ‰ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ imetnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handhafi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‚ะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒคแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sahib

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ titular

Etymology

The word 'holder' originated from Middle English 'holdere', which was derived from the Old English word 'gehaeldere', meaning 'a possessor'. The term evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to ownership, support, and financial instruments. The concept of a holder has been integral in legal and financial contexts, defining rights and responsibilities. Today, 'holder' continues to be a versatile word used in everyday language to refer to individuals, objects, and entities that hold or possess something.

See also: held, hold, holders, holding, holdings, holdup, uphold, upholding, withhold, withholding.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,860, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.