Definition

A person or device that keeps or supports something in place, such as a towel or a legal document.

Example

She placed the towel on the holder after drying her hands.

Conversation

I just bought a new phone, but I need a good case to protect it.

You should get a nice holder for it, too, so you can prop it up easily.

That's a great idea! I want something that can double as a car mount.

Yeah, a multi-functional holder would be really useful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Holder → It is formed from "hold" (from Old English "holdan", meaning to grasp or keep) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "holder" refers to a person or thing that holds or keeps something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'grasp' ('holdan') something — that's why a holder is a person who holds.

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