holder noun [ C ] (CONTAINER)
› a device for putting objects in or for keeping them in place:
a toothbrush holder
a cigarette holder
More examples
- The contender faces a world championship fight against the title holder.
- The 100 metres was won by the world record holder.
- The franchise holder pays an annual fee for the franchise.
- He's the current holder of the Commonwealth record.
- Children under 15 are admitted for free when accompanied by a ticket holder.
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