leasehold

noun

lease·​hold ˈlēs-ˌhōld 

1

: a tenure by lease

2

: property held by lease

leaseholder noun

Examples of leasehold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At some point in future, once their future plans have become clearer, Chelsea’s current ownership are likely to go back to CPO with a new proposal to buy the leasehold, whether with a view to redeveloping Stamford Bridge or relocating to a new stadium. —Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025

In the meantime, one complicating factor affecting the convention center project is the city’s lack of control over two key waterfront leaseholds that are crucial for expanding the center. —Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025

The city and San Diego Convention Center Corp. wrangled with FAL off and on for years to work out an agreement to regain control of the leaseholds. —Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025

The company is attempting to sublease its three leaseholds in Massachusetts to preserve capital, following the decision to halt manufacturing and commercialization efforts for LYR-210. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for leasehold

• copyhold
• decontrolled
• hundredfold
• manifold
• marigold
• oversold
• petioled
• sevenfold
• stranglehold
• subthreshold
• thousandfold
• uncontrolled

Legal Definition

leasehold

noun

lease·​hold ˈlēs-ˌhōld 

: a tenure of real property held by a lessee under a lease : a lessee's estate in the property

also : the property so held compare fee, freehold