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

Marta was the original record-holder, scoring 13 goals in 2017. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

But the longtime Chicago Cubs season-ticket holder really was a die-hard baseball fan whose dream was to own a sports franchise. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

The ice scoop holder had residue and buildup; holder and scoop were cleaned. — Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, some large holders are looking to move out of Treasurys into higher-yielding debt. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026