holder

hold·er

noun \ˈhōl-dər\

: a person who holds or owns something

: a device that holds something

Full Definition of HOLDER

1

:  a person that holds: 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>

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Examples of HOLDER

1. She is the holder of an honorary degree.
2. the holder of a world record

First Known Use of HOLDER

14th century

Related to HOLDER

Synonyms

proprietor, owner, possessor

Related Words

co-owner, coproprietor; landlord, landowner

Near Antonyms

squatter; lessee, renter, tenant

Rhymes with HOLDER

boulder, folder, molder, polder, scolder, shoulder, smolder

Hol·der

biographical name \ˈhōl-dər\

Definition of HOLDER

Eric (Himpton, Jr.) 1951–     United States atty. gen. (2009–  )