plural noun
People who have or own something, or who have the right to use it.
Credit card holders can earn rewards for purchases.
The holders of the winning tickets claimed their prizes.
American English
How to pronounce holders
nounB1Common word
HOHLderz
/ˈhoʊl.dɚz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of holder
People who have or own something, or who have the right to use it.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
People or organizations that currently have a title, record, or official position.
The current record holders trained for years.
The title holders successfully defended their championship.
plural noun
Objects that support something or keep it in place.
The phone holders kept the devices steady.
The cup holders are beside the center console.