bondholder

noun

bond·​hold·​er ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər 

: one that holds a government or corporation bond

Examples of bondholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Higher prices degrade investments over time, and bondholders want to ensure they’re compensated for the effects of higher gas and diesel prices on their investments. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

This comes amid broader inflation concerns weighing on bondholders, a roughly $2 trillion federal deficit, and over $40 trillion in government debt that doesn't show signs of easing. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa clashed with the head of state energy company Eskom over the speed of opening the national power grid to private operators, pitting the government’s flagship energy reform against warnings of bondholder shock. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Weak share prices can attract activist investors, opportunistic buyers, or nervous lenders and bondholders. — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bondholder

• beholder
• cardholder
• freeholder
• householder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• shareholder
• slaveholder
• smallholder
• stadtholder

Kids Definition

bondholder

noun

bond·​hold·​er ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər 

: the owner of a government or corporation bond

Legal Definition

bondholder

noun

bond·​hold·​er ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər 

: a person or business entity that holds a government or corporation bond compare stockholder