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holder

noun

a holding device

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
H
Ends with
R
Contains
OL
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈhəʊldə

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a holding device

    “a towel holder”

noun

  1. the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to them or to whoever holds it

    “the bond was marked ‘payable to bearer’”

noun

  1. a person who holds something

    “he holds the trophy”

In context

Example Sentences

a towel holder
a cigarette holder
an umbrella holder
the bond was marked ‘payable to bearer’
he holds the trophy
she holds a United States passport
Permit holders are also required to have a valid business license

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