Title-holder (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who has won first place in a competition.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The boxing champion was the reigning title-holder of the heavyweight division.
- After winning the tournament, she was crowned the new title-holder and received a trophy.
- He was the reigning title-holder of the World Chess Championship for several years.
- The tennis player was determined to dethrone the current title-holder and become the new champion.
- The former title-holder retired from professional racing after failing to win the championship for three consecutive years.