titleholder

noun

ti·​tle·​hold·​er ˈtī-tᵊl-ˌhōl-dər 

: one that holds a title

specifically : champion

Synonyms

• champion
• champ

Examples of titleholder in a Sentence

became the youngest titleholder in the sport's history

Recent Examples on the Web

In the ideal situation, Fatu should get a significant push similar to what Gunther received as Intercontinental Champion, where his stellar reign as a midcard titleholder helped catapult him to the main event scene. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

Poirier’s wins over Miller, Pettis, Gaethje, and Alvarez set him up to fight for the interim UFC lightweight title against then-UFC featherweight titleholder Max Holloway. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Both titleholders are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship and assortment of other prizes, including their official crown and sash. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025

The Polish competitor defended his crown in March 2021 with a unanimous decision win over then-UFC middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for titleholder

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