titleholder

noun

ti·​tle·​hold·​er ˈtī-tᵊl-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce titleholder (audio)
: one that holds a title
specifically : champion

Examples of titleholder in a Sentence

became the youngest titleholder in the sport's history
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Among the top contenders are reigning champion and three-time titleholder Tom Stoltman of Great Britain; his older brother, Luke Stoltman, a two-time European Strongest Man winner; and Mitchell Hooper of Canada, who finished second in 2024. Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025 Her wins came against former UFC champ Holly Holm and future titleholder Julianna Pena. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 Della Maddalena was the reigning and defending Eternal MMA welterweight titleholder heading into the DWCS card. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Both said the past year exceeded their expectations as titleholders. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for titleholder

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of titleholder was in 1840

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“Titleholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titleholder. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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