Definition

A person or entity that owns a bond issued by a government or corporation, which represents a loan made to the issuer in exchange for periodic interest payments and the return of the bond's face value at maturity.

Example

The bondholder received regular interest payments from the corporation until the bond matured.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about becoming a bondholder?

Not really, but I know it can be a good investment.

Yeah, it seems like a safer option than stocks sometimes.

Definitely! Plus, it can provide steady income if you choose the right bonds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bondholder → It is formed from "bond" (from Old English "bonda", meaning a binding agreement or obligation) and "holder" (from Old English "healdan", meaning to keep or possess). A bondholder is someone who possesses a binding agreement, typically in the form of a financial instrument.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'binding agreement' ('bond') that someone 'keeps' or 'possesses' ('holder') — that's what a bondholder is.

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