bondholder

noun

bond·​hold·​er ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce bondholder (audio)
: one that holds a government or corporation bond

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Since then, the board and bondholders of the power company's debt have been at odds over compensation, with multiple mediation attempts failing. ABC News, 30 June 2026 The board noted that previous agreements reached with several creditors and some bondholders in the power company’s case remain in place. Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Whether Alphabet exists in 2126 is unknowable and, for a bondholder, almost beside the point. Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 In the note to bondholders Friday, SMBX said Lacey has contacted a bankruptcy attorney and that the investing platform will keep investors informed during the process. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bondholder

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bondholder was in 1823

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“Bondholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bondholder. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

bondholder

noun
bond·​hold·​er ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce bondholder (audio)
: the owner of a government or corporation bond

Legal Definition

bondholder

noun
bond·​hold·​er ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce bondholder (audio)
: a person or business entity that holds a government or corporation bond compare stockholder

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