record holder

noun

: the person or thing that has achieved something no other person or thing has achieved : a person or thing that holds a record

He is the marathon world record holder.

They're developing an airplane that is expected to be faster than the current record holder.

Examples of record holder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her nine strikeouts Wednesday boosted her career total to 771, just 10 behind Lindsay Zdroik, the program’s record holder. —Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

Yes, there are familiar titles showcased including NBC’s Emmy record holder Saturday Night Live, ABC’s Abbott Elementary and a returning old favorite back in action with Scrubs. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026

Maybe, after Sunday's race, Obiri's on another podium — and maybe marathon's newest world-record holder. —ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026

That means, for now, there is no official record holder for the world’s oldest octopus. —Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for record holder

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