holder meaning and definition

HOLDER noun

Definition of holder (noun)

1. a holding device
   • "a towel holder"; "a cigarette holder"; "an umbrella holder"
2. a person who holds something
   • "they held two hostages"; "he holds the trophy"; "she holds a United States passport"
3. the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it
   • "the bond was marked `payable to bearer'"
   • synonyms: bearer