Holder

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊldər/

Definitions of holder

noun a device for holding something in place

Example Sentences

A1 I am the holder of the winning ticket.

A2 The cup holder in my car is broken.

B1 The passport holder keeps all my important documents safe.

B2 The phone holder on my bike makes it easy to navigate while riding.

C1 The stock holder in the company has a significant amount of power.

C2 The candle holder on the dining table adds a touch of elegance to the room.

Examples of holder in a Sentence

formal The certificate holder must present their identification to claim the prize.

informal Can you pass me the cup holder in the car?

slang I heard she's the record holder for the most selfies taken in a day.

figurative As the team captain, she was the holder of their fate in the championship game.

Grammatical Forms of holder

• past tense: held
• plural: holders
• comparative: more holder
• superlative: most holder
• present tense: hold
• future tense: will hold
• perfect tense: have held
• continuous tense: is holding
• singular: holder
• positive degree: holder
• infinitive: to hold
• gerund: holding
• participle: holding

Origin and Evolution of holder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'holder' originated from the Old English word 'healdend', which means 'one who holds'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'holder' has evolved to refer to various objects or devices that are used to hold or support something, such as a cup holder or a candle holder.