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
Without warning, the administration terminated a student’s record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), the online database schools and the government use to track student visa holders’ status.
—
Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
When major holders began exiting, the already thin order books couldn’t absorb the sudden wave of sell orders, triggering cascading liquidations across exchanges and accelerating OM’s collapse.
—Alice Liu, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Khalil, a green card holder and permanent legal resident who is married to an American citizen, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at his Columbia housing in March after helping lead protests at Columbia over the war in Gaza.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
Permit holders for animal grazing, oil and gas leases, logging and mining activities will also be affected.
—Mike Dombeck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for holder
Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
When major holders began exiting, the already thin order books couldn’t absorb the sudden wave of sell orders, triggering cascading liquidations across exchanges and accelerating OM’s collapse.
—Alice Liu, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Khalil, a green card holder and permanent legal resident who is married to an American citizen, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at his Columbia housing in March after helping lead protests at Columbia over the war in Gaza.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
Permit holders for animal grazing, oil and gas leases, logging and mining activities will also be affected.
—Mike Dombeck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for holder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holder
Noun
-
If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
-
And all this with the club’s owner Tony Bloom standing in the middle of them.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Items like plastic containers, nail polish, hair spray, certain fragrances, makeup products and pesticides can interfere with hormonal regulation.—
Eman Bare,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
-
Use An Airtight Container To help prevent moisture from degrading your vitamins, put them in an airtight container.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
As the restaurant filled up, its proprietor, Michael McCarty, came by and dispensed business cards.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
-
Business proprietors can opt for a Venmo Business account, which comes with a bevy of unique features.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
13 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Holder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holder. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share