holder
/ˈhəʊldə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: holders
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A thing that holds.
Noun
Examples
Put your umbrella in the umbrella holder.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person who temporarily or permanently possesses something.
Noun
Examples
He's been an account holder with us since 2004.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “holder” mean?
A thing that holds.
Is “holder” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.