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

Louis Vuitton has also dropped a very limited collection of three trunks inspired by the design of this year’s trophy holder. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026

Comcast’s Xfinity division disclosed a similar breach in 2023, exposing nearly 36 million account holders’ data. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Passengers on either side can share the mini-desk that comes with two shallow holders for beverages and enough space for a small snack or travel-size board game. — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

There are exceptions, such as co-signers, joint account holders in some situations or spouses in certain community property states. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026