bondholder

noun

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

Examples of bondholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
One is obviously to convince bondholders that the ratings are too low, and Kenya appears to be getting traction here. Ann Rutledge, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Despite liquidation efforts, overseas bondholders and shareholders are likely to be largely wiped out, said Macrolens' McCarthy. Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025 Evergrande was the world’s most heavily indebted real estate developer, with over $300 billion owed to banks and bondholders, when the court handed down a liquidation order in January 2024. CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025 Saks then lined up $350 million in new financing in May only to ditch that in favor of $600 million in financing last month from a group of bondholders jockeying for a better position in the capital structure. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bondholder

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bondholder was in 1823

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Bondholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bondholder. Accessed 11 Sep. 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

More from Merriam-Webster on bondholder

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!