shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er ˈsher-ˌhōl-dər 

: one that holds or owns a share in property

especially : stockholder

shareholding

ˈsher-ˌhōl-diŋ 

noun

Examples of shareholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The New York Times has been sued by Florida’s attorney general, who’s representing shareholders in a lawsuit accusing the company’s board of directors of failing to exercise proper oversight of editorial standards. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

From the start, Forrest has had to prove to shareholders that his climate strategy would boost business—not just be good for the planet. — Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Under the management buyout, Anonymous Content, Casarotto Ramsay, and United Agents have transitioned to minority shareholders and strategic partners. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

The official shareholder register also continues to be maintained through the funds’ transfer-agent infrastructure. — Karen Koehler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shareholder

• officeholder
• beholder
• bondholder
• cardholder
• freeholder
• householder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• slaveholder
• smallholder

Kids Definition

shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er -ˌhōl-dər 

: one that owns or holds a share in property

especially : stockholder

Legal Definition

shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er

: one that owns a share in a fund (as a mutual fund) or property

especially : stockholder see also derivative action, equity sense 4c, proxy contest

shareholding adjective or noun