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

Ellison does not have a formal role at the studio but wields significant influence there as a major shareholder and the father of CEO David Ellison. —Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025

Once the deal is done, Blue Ant and Thunderbird shareholders are expected to own approximately 79% and 21% of the resultant company, respectively, should the latter’s shareholders choose to retain their stakes over cashing out. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025

David's father, Larry, is the company's largest shareholder. —Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025

Marathon Petroleum has a total shareholder return of nearly 18%. —Michelle Fox, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025

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