Synonyms of holder

holder

noun

ˈhōl-dər 

1

as in owner

one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership

the holders of the land gave us permission to camp on it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• owner
• proprietor
• possessor
• landowner
• coproprietor
• co-owner
• landlord

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tenant
• lessee
• squatter
• renter

2

as in container

something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation

her hat made a good holder for the shells she collected on the beach

Synonyms & Similar Words

• container
• bag
• receptacle
• bin
• vessel
• box
• bottle
• pocket
• basket
• cartridge
• carrier
• tub
• bowl
• sack
• locker
• trunk
• case
• crate
• carton
• caddy
• pack
• bucket
• jug
• casket
• kit
• pitcher
• pail
• can
• jar
• basin
• cooler
• pot
• hamper
• kettle
• keg
• vat
• warmer
• handbasket

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of holder

Game tickets for more than 2,500 active and retired military personnel and their families were provided, courtesy of the Magic, L3Harris and season ticket holders who donated their seats for the occasion. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

But Joseph Chalom, CEO of SharpLink, one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency ether, and a former BlackRock executive, expects the gates to stay shut for a while. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026

Permit holders can choose between pine, fir, and cedar varieties. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Handcrafted from Styrofoam, wool, and iron, the whimsical set of four holders combines seasonal charm with practicality. — Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026