bondholder

noun

bond·​hold·​er ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce bondholder (audio)
: one that holds a government or corporation bond

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Islam bars charging interest, so banks find other ways to ensure people get a return, often by offering bondholders a share of profits or giving lenders an ownership stake. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 The White House and major bondholders either didn't immediately comment or declined to comment on the matter. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026 The figure represents the rate of return for a bondholder with average luck. Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026 That means not only are bondholder profits tax-exempt, but the complexes themselves no longer have to pay property taxes. John Ramos, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bondholder

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bondholder was in 1823

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“Bondholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bondholder. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

bondholder

noun
bond·​hold·​er ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce bondholder (audio)
: the owner of a government or corporation bond

Legal Definition

bondholder

noun
bond·​hold·​er ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce bondholder (audio)
: a person or business entity that holds a government or corporation bond compare stockholder

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