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

Disgruntled shareholders rejected the reappointment of one independent board director, and proposed several motions to remove Espinosa as chair of the meeting; one particularly daring investor even proposed bringing Ghosn back as CEO. — Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Paramount needs to close the deal by the end of September before a ‘ticking fee’ commitment to WBD shareholders begins. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Either way, the move showed Wall Street that Meta is listening to investor concerns and looking for ways to make its AI infrastructure work harder for shareholders. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026

The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 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