policyholder

noun

pol·​i·​cy·​hold·​er ˈpä-lə-sē-ˌhōl-dər 

: the owner of an insurance policy

Examples of policyholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Talk straight to taxpayers Equally troubling, Florida Blue has stated that agreeing to payment hikes requested by the two districts would lead to higher premiums for its policyholders. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026

But some policyholders will get refunds, including owners of condos and rental dwellings. —Pat Maio, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026

Legislators erased a provision from an earlier version of the bill that would have provided a tax deduction to policyholders. —Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026

The pact does not directly address complaints of unhappy policyholders who say Lara’s administration has failed to hold State Farm accountable, which the insurance department has disputed. —Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for policyholder

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

Kids Definition

policyholder

noun

pol·​i·​cy·​hold·​er ˈpäl-ə-sē-ˌhōl-dər 

: the owner of an insurance policy

Legal Definition

policyholder

noun

pol·​i·​cy·​hold·​er ˈpä-lə-sē-ˌhōl-dər 

: the owner of an insurance policy

called also policyowner

compare subject