titleholder

noun

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

Examples of titleholder in a Sentence

became the youngest titleholder in the sport's history
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Della Maddalena was the reigning and defending Eternal MMA welterweight titleholder heading into the DWCS card. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025 The ex-champ had an opportunity to become a three-time UFC titleholder in August 2024, but fell short in that bout, losing to Du Plessis by rear-naked choke in the fourth round of their UFC 305 battle. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 The titleholders who are soon to crown their successors said their experiences have been memorable and educational. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 But in all cases, the four titleholders are heading into WrestleMania 41 either without a storyline or with one that has been thrown together at the last minute. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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