ˈbɛəɹə ˈbɛɹɚ ˈhəʊldə ˈhoʊɫdɚ a holding device a towel holder a cigarette holder an umbrella holder the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to them or to whoever holds it the bond was marked ‘payable to bearer’ a person who holds something he holds the trophy she holds a United States passport Permit holders are also required to have a valid business license