holder

noun

hold·​er ˈhōl-dər How to pronounce holder (audio)
1
: a person that holds: such as
a(1)
: owner
(2)
: tenant
b
: a person in possession of and legally entitled to receive payment of a bill, note, or check
2
: a device that holds
a cigarette holder

Examples of holder in a Sentence

She is the holder of an honorary degree. the holder of a world record
Recent Examples on the Web Typically comprised of Japanese entities with a stake in the project as investors or rights holders, production committees can be slow to make decisions and resistant to foreign participation. Mark Schilling, Variety, 16 Mar. 2024 The night before, attendees are encouraged to visit bars and restaurants around La Crosse for Taster's Eve, when VIP ticket holders get two free drinks at Pearl Street Brewery and a food coupon for participating vendors. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024 And then, after offering them a second chance in 2010, refused to countenance settling with the remaining 8% of original holders on terms other than the investors took in 2005 and 2010. Gregory Makoff, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2024 Having one fewer home game to attend has drawn the ire of season-ticket holders online. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024 Ticket holders will receive refunds automatically, and Ween will get back on the road this summer for North American dates in August and September. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024 Bankrate reported in another recent survey that around half of credit card holders carry a balance from month to month up from 39% in 2021. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024 Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines offer one free carry-on (and one personal item) regardless of your cabin class; meanwhile, JetBlue and United restrict basic economy ticket holders to one personal item. Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2024 Tremblant is included on the Ikon Pass with unlimited visits and no blackout dates for Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Plus Pass, and Ikon Base Pass holders (Ikon Session Passes get up to four days). Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of holder was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Holder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holder. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

holder

noun
hold·​er ˈhōl-dər How to pronounce holder (audio)
1
: a person that holds
especially : a legal owner
2
: a device that holds

Legal Definition

holder

noun
hold·​er
1
: a person that holds: as
a
: owner
the holder of a patent
often used in combination
a stockholder
b
: one that holds or occupies the property of another by agreement and especially under a lease
2
a
: a person who under the Uniform Commercial Code is in possession of a negotiable instrument that names and is made payable to the possessor or that is payable to bearer
b
: a person under the Uniform Commercial Code in possession of goods named in a document of title if the goods are deliverable to bearer or to the order of the possessor
3
in the civil law of Louisiana : an individual (as a trustee or debtor) or legal or commercial entity that under the Civil Code's provisions for disposition of unclaimed property is in possession of property belonging to another

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