titleholder

noun

ti·​tle·​hold·​er ˈtī-tᵊl-ˌhōl-dər 

: one that holds a title

specifically : champion

Synonyms of titleholder

• champion
• champ

Examples of titleholder in a Sentence

became the youngest titleholder in the sport's history

Recent Examples on the Web

Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One World Drivers' Championship titleholder and driver for Ferrari, was reportedly in an on-and-off-again relationship with Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger from 2007 to 2015. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026

When told that Montreal is now the new official Guinness titleholder, though, Pavlopoulos expressed cool indifference, pointing out that therein lies a key difference in the tale of two cities. —Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026

Sir Robert Menzies turned them into a private apartment for the use of the titleholder in the 1960s. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026

Building a solid clientele across Asia and a handful of placements at high profile events such as the Festival de Cannes or on Miss Universe titleholders saw the brand grow to a team of 70. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026

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