shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er ˈsher-ˌhōl-dər 

: one that holds or owns a share in property

especially : stockholder

shareholding

ˈsher-ˌhōl-diŋ 

noun

Examples of shareholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This strategic financial management is designed to enhance shareholder value while supporting ongoing business growth. —Gurufocus, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

But by the time Red Bull’s senior management and shareholders met in Dubai on Monday, one day after the Chinese Grand Prix, there was total agreement: Lawson could not continue in the seat. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025

In 2023, The Bee found SoCalGas had spent at least $36 million for political lobbying since 2019, and assigned the cost to customers rather than shareholders. —Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025

Thompson's killing alarmed the corporate world, where some health insurers hastily switched to remote work or online shareholder meetings. —CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shareholder

• officeholder
• beholder
• bondholder
• cardholder
• freeholder
• householder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• slaveholder
• smallholder

Kids Definition

shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er -ˌhōl-dər 

: one that owns or holds a share in property

especially : stockholder

Legal Definition

shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er

: one that owns a share in a fund (as a mutual fund) or property

especially : stockholder see also derivative action, equity sense 4c, proxy contest

shareholding adjective or noun