stockholder

noun

stock·​hold·​er ˈstäk-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce stockholder (audio)
: an owner of corporate stock

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Will Tesla shoulder new debt or issue shares that would dilute the current stockholders? Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 Today’s stockholder approval is another key milestone toward completing this historic transaction that will deliver exceptional value to our stockholders. Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 The deal still needs to be cleared by regulatory agencies and EA stockholders. Sheldon Gardner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Net proceeds from the sale are expected to be distributed to stockholders in the third quarter of 2026, the company said. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stockholder

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stockholder was in 1753

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

Kids Definition

stockholder

noun
stock·​hold·​er ˈstäk-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce stockholder (audio)
: an owner of stocks

Legal Definition

stockholder

noun
stock·​hold·​er
: an owner of corporate stock compare bondholder
stockholding noun or adjective

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