holder

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a small device or container used to hold or carry a specific item.

n. a physical device or receptacle designed to secure, support, or contain a particular object.

“She put the hot coffee cup into the plastic holder in her car.”

“The laboratory technician placed the test tubes into the metal holder to ensure they remained upright during the cooling process.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. the person or team that currently has a title or trophy from a previous win.

n. the current possessor of a title, trophy, or record in a competitive context.

“The current holder of the world record will compete again this Saturday.”

“As the defending trophy holder, the team faced immense pressure to maintain their undefeated streak during the national finals.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun nautical Technical

n. a person who works in the hold (the storage area) of a ship.

n. a worker employed to handle cargo within the hold of a vessel.

“The holders worked quickly to organize the crates before the ship left.”

“The captain praised the efficiency of the holders, noting that the entire cargo was secured well before the storm reached the harbour.”