bondholder

noun

bond·​hold·​er ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər 

: one that holds a government or corporation bond

Examples of bondholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to The Real Deal, Simad declared bankruptcy in June after defaulting on payments to the company’s Israeli bondholders the previous month, though the bankruptcy proceedings haven’t had an impact on the Mohawk’s day-to-day operations. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bondholder

• beholder
• cardholder
• freeholder
• householder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• shareholder
• slaveholder
• smallholder
• stadtholder

Kids Definition

bondholder

noun

bond·​hold·​er ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər 

: the owner of a government or corporation bond

Legal Definition

bondholder

noun

bond·​hold·​er ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər 

: a person or business entity that holds a government or corporation bond compare stockholder