titleholder (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪtl̩ˌhoʊldər/
Definition
A person or team that currently possesses a championship, award, or position of authority.
Examples
The defending champion was surprised to lose her titleholder status after a tough match.
She is the reigning titleholder of the national spelling bee.
The team fought hard to retain their position as titleholders in the league.
How to Use titleholder
- titleholder of (prepositional phrase)
- The person or team who currently possesses a specific title or championship. — "She is the titleholder of the Grand Slam tournament."
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