holder

1 of 1noun

/ˈhoʊldər/

Forms:holders

1

a object designed to support, contain, or secure another item in place

She placed the candle in a brass holder.
The phone holder attaches to the dashboard for hands-free use.
He bought a pen holder for his desk.
The cup holder was built into the armrest.
The eyeglass holder keeps your frames safe and scratch-free.

2

a legal possessor of a negotiable financial document, often with rights to claim payment or ownership

The holder of the check may deposit or cash it at any bank.
Bond holders will receive interest payments twice a year.
The note was payable to the holder on demand.
As the holder of the deed, she had full ownership of the property.
The certificate was endorsed to the bearer, making them the legal holder.

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3

an individual who possesses or carries an item, title, or position

She is the current holder of the world record in swimming.
The ticket holder must present ID at the entrance.
He's the holder of several academic degrees.
The title holder will defend his championship next month.
As the holder of the keys, she locked up after everyone left.