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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
CEFR level
B2

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”

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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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