holder
noun
Simple meaning
Someone who temporarily or permanently have something.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
hohlderSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhoʊldɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it
A person who temporarily or permanently possesses something.
A thing that holds.
sports
The defending champion.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it
Used this way, holder is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use holder
- “Please find the pen holder on the desk so I can write this note.”noun
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Inflected forms
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Cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A tube that holds a cigarette while it is being smoked.
A metal frame or container holding cartridges.
A holder with sockets for candles.
Holder of a ticket (for admission or for passage).
Someone who has won first place in a competition.
A dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce.
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