American English

How to pronounce holder

nounB1Common word
HOHLder

/ˈhoʊl.dɚ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A person who has or owns something, or has the right to use it.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A person who has or owns something, or has the right to use it.

Only ticket holders may enter.

The account holder changed the password.

Common phrases & grammar

account holder · ticket holder · cardholder · passport holder

the holder of + noun

[ticket/account/card] holder

noun

A person or organization that currently has a title, record, or official position.

She is the current holder of the world record.

The title holder defended the championship.

Common phrases & grammar

record holder · title holder · officeholder · current holder

the current holder of + noun

[record/title] holder

noun

An object that supports something or keeps it in place.

Put your phone in the holder.

The car has two cup holders.

Common phrases & grammar

phone holder · cup holder · candle holder · pen holder

a holder for + noun

[phone/cup/candle] holder

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