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

Perhaps Dimon is listening - to his shareholders, his instincts, and his vision for the company. —Chris Westfall, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

Activist hedge fund and, as of last year, big Southwest shareholder Elliott Investment Management has been increasing pressure on the airline to raise its profits as rivals like Delta and United have pulled ahead. —Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025

In 2018, shareholders approved a 10-year pay package for the CEO based on company performance that would gradually increase his stock share as the company grew. —Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025

According to a news release WBA issued on March 6, the takeover remains subject to shareholder approval and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 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