1
2
as in container
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
her hat made a good holder for the shells she collected on the beach
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of holder
Visitors and non-visa holders could be turned away for refusing to undergo a device search, but U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are legally entitled to be allowed into the country.
—
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Ticket holders with front row seats at Fiserv Forum will soon have access to a new, back-of-house space for the 2025-26 NBA season.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
According to Chhabria, if rights holders provide evidence of market dilution, that may raise the strongest opposition most likely to win AI copyright fights.
—ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
This decision resolves a long-standing paradox for crypto holders.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for holder
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Ticket holders with front row seats at Fiserv Forum will soon have access to a new, back-of-house space for the 2025-26 NBA season.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
According to Chhabria, if rights holders provide evidence of market dilution, that may raise the strongest opposition most likely to win AI copyright fights.
—ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
This decision resolves a long-standing paradox for crypto holders.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for holder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holder
Noun
-
His story of a small-business owner affected by the widespread destruction isn’t unique.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
-
Imani Nickson, 23, was initially meeting with the owners of Evans and Son Blacktop in West Chicago to discuss why she had not been paid, according to a July 11 news release from the DuPage County Prosecutor’s Office.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
To keep it as fresh as possible, transfer chunks, balls, or slices to an airtight container or zip-top bag, squeezing out excess air.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
-
Place food items in the refrigerator or sealed containers. Pick up pet food bowls when your pet is not eating.—
Kim Luciani,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
The local ingredients are transformed into magical dishes by chef/proprietor Ubaldo Martínez whose open-kitchen uses rustic techniques such as firewood ovens and grills.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
-
This bill would have allowed independent contractors and sole proprietors to establish portable benefits accounts.—
David Santiago,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Holder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holder. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share