Synonyms of holder

holder

noun

ˈhōl-dər 

1

as in owner

one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership

the holders of the land gave us permission to camp on it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• owner
• proprietor
• possessor
• landowner
• coproprietor
• co-owner
• landlord

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tenant
• lessee
• squatter
• renter

2

as in container

something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation

her hat made a good holder for the shells she collected on the beach

Synonyms & Similar Words

• container
• bag
• receptacle
• bin
• vessel
• box
• bottle
• pocket
• basket
• cartridge
• carrier
• tub
• bowl
• sack
• locker
• trunk
• case
• crate
• carton
• caddy
• pack
• bucket
• jug
• casket
• kit
• pitcher
• pail
• can
• jar
• basin
• cooler
• pot
• hamper
• kettle
• keg
• vat
• warmer
• handbasket

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of holder

Most lighter holders fit a classic Bic, for example, or can be refilled. — Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

The ruling follows other recent court orders allowing the administration to end protections for TPS holders from countries including Haiti, Somalia, Syria, and Myanmar, as part of the administration's ongoing immigration crackdown. — Laura Romero, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Nearly all of the bodycare and fragrance items are in stock, while the majority of the accessories, including the member exclusive candle holder, are sold out. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2026

For holders of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS), Section 1045 is one of the more useful and least understood tools available. — Sharon Olson, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026