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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Not all Spirit bondholders were on board with the deal, the report added. — David Shepardson, USA Today, 1 May 2026 Bianco said that outperformance primarily comes from the coupon, which is the annual interest rate paid to the bondholder. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 May 2026 The board noted that previous agreements reached with several creditors and some bondholders in the power company’s case remain in place. — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Since then, the board and bondholders of the power company's debt have been at odds over compensation, with multiple mediation attempts failing. — ABC News, 30 June 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

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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