titleholder

noun

ti·​tle·​hold·​er ˈtī-tᵊl-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce titleholder (audio)
Synonyms of titleholdernext
: one that holds a title
specifically : champion

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became the youngest titleholder in the sport's history
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After Malcolm’s death was announced, the current Miss Universe Jamaica titleholder, Gabrielle Henry, expressed her condolences on social media. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, in the co-main event, bantamweight champ Petr Yan, who is also in his second title reign, faces former titleholder Merab Dvalishvili in a trilogy bout. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Malcolm competed in the national competition in 2024 and was also a former Miss Jamaica Bikini International titleholder. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026 Current French Open titleholder Mirra Andreeva bowed out the round prior. — Takashi Williams, New York Times, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for titleholder

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of titleholder was in 1840

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“Titleholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titleholder. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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