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Definition of ahold

ahold

/əˈhoʊld/
a · hold
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• noun

1

North American A physical grasp, grip, or possession of something, or successful communication with someone (used almost exclusively in the phrase "get ahold of").

Example

"I have been trying to get ahold of the project manager all morning to confirm the deadline."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Ahold" is almost exclusively used in the informal North American phrase "get ahold of" (meaning to grasp, obtain, or contact someone); in formal writing, "get hold of" or "get a hold of" is preferred.

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• Nearby Words

ahem
ahi
ahmedabad
ahold
ahoy
ai
aid

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as a colloquial fusion of the indefinite article "a" and the noun "hold".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ahold. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ahold
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