holder
UK: ˈhəʊldə | US: ˈhoʊldər
n. a person or thing that holds something
n. a device or container designed to hold objects securely
n. (legal) a person in possession of a document, right, or title
The word "holder" originates from Old English healdan (to hold, keep) + the agentive suffix -ere, which denotes a person or thing performing an action. Over time, "hold" evolved to mean physical or abstract possession, while "-er" consistently forms nouns indicating agents (e.g., "teacher," "runner"). The compound logic is transparent: a "holder" is literally "one who holds."
She is the current holder of the world record.
The cup holder in my car is broken.
The ticket holder must present valid ID for entry.
This patent holder owns several innovative designs.
The candle holder kept the wax from dripping onto the table.