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holder

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhoʊldɚ/ · UK /ˈhəʊldə/

Forms: holders

holder means: An object designed to keep another object in place or store it.

noun

SUPPORTING OBJECTB1

An object designed to keep another object in place or store it.

  • Put your cup in the holder.
  • She bought two candle holders for the table.
  • This holder keeps your phone steady.

How to use it: a holder for something (I bought a holder for my phone.)

Similar words: support, stand

Common phrases: cup holder, candle holder, phone holder

PERSON WITH SOMETHINGB2

A person who owns or has something, such as a ticket, account, title, or official position.

  • Ticket holders can enter now.
  • He is the current holder of the world record.
  • Every account holder received a letter.

How to use it: the holder of something (She is the holder of a valid driving licence.)

Similar words: possessor, owner

Common phrases: account holder, ticket holder, record holder

Questions about holder

What does holder mean?

An object designed to keep another object in place or store it.

What is holder in other languages?

Türkçe: tutucu · Español: soporte · Français: support · Deutsch: Halter · Italiano: supporto · 日本語: ホルダー

How do you pronounce holder?

In American English /ˈhoʊldɚ/; in British English /ˈhəʊldə/.

How do you use holder in a sentence?

Put your cup in the holder. She bought two candle holders for the table.

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