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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According to the latest evaluation report published in May 2025, the net growth rate of rhino populations is 8%, which means bondholders will be paid $91.73 per $1000 invested. Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Saks Global has bolstered its finances, securing $600 million in financing commitments from a majority of its existing bondholders, the luxury retailer said Friday. David Moin, Footwear News, 27 June 2025 When Treasury yields rise, prices fall for current bondholders. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 June 2025 Pirner said that under STAR bonds, any risk is held by bondholders, not taxpayers – an argument frequently made by the program’s supporters. Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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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