1. A holding device
   "an umbrella holder"; "a towel holder"; "a cigarette holder"
    
2. A person who holds something
   "Permit holders are also required to have a valid business licence"
    
3. The person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to them or to whoever holds it
   "the bond was marked 'payable to holder'";
   - bearer
    
4. A person who occupies a place or a position
   - occupant

Derived forms: holders

Type of: capitalist, holding device, owner, possessor

Encyclopedia: Holder, Joseph