shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er ˈsher-ˌhōl-dər 

: one that holds or owns a share in property

especially : stockholder

shareholding

ˈsher-ˌhōl-diŋ 

noun

Examples of shareholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nasdaq listing rules require companies to meet financial and liquidity thresholds, including minimum market value, public float, shareholder count and share-price requirements. — Lee Ying Shan,jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 July 2026

The new deal will keep long-standing Neon backers The Friedkin Group as significant shareholders and board members. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 July 2026

Longstanding Neon backers The Friedkin Group remain significant shareholders and board members. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

It is expected Bowen will serve on the Fubo board of directors, pending approval at the company’s annual meeting of shareholders on July 28, 2026. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shareholder

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

Kids Definition

shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er -ˌhōl-dər 

: one that owns or holds a share in property

especially : stockholder

Legal Definition

shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er

: one that owns a share in a fund (as a mutual fund) or property

especially : stockholder see also derivative action, equity sense 4c, proxy contest

shareholding adjective or noun