holder

/ˈhoʊldər/
noun
  1. A person who owns or possesses something, such as a title, record, or property.
    • The land holder decided to sell the property to a developer.
    • She is the current holder of the world record in the 100-meter dash.
    • The ticket holder must present identification to enter the concert.
  2. An object designed to contain or support something else.
    • She bought a new toothbrush holder for the bathroom.
    • He placed the candle in a metal holder to prevent wax from dripping on the table.
    • The phone holder on the dashboard keeps the device secure while driving.
  3. A person who has a particular role or position, especially in an organization.
    • As the record holder, he was invited to speak at the ceremony.
    • The position holder is responsible for managing the team.
    • The office holder must attend all board meetings.
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