holder

Word parts

hold + -er

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈhəʊldə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈhoʊɫdɚ/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: hold‧er

Noun

Singular holder

Plural holders

1. (countable) A holder is a thing that holds.

   Put your umbrella in the umbrella holder.

2. (countable) A holder is someone who temporarily or permanently possesses something.

   He's been an account holder with us since 2004.

Related words

• officeholder