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Definition of keyholder

keyholder

/ˈkiːˌhoʊl.dɚ/
key · hold · er
Plural:keyholders
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keyholder Lexical Profile

keyholder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who is entrusted with the keys to a building or property and is responsible for locking, unlocking, and responding to security alarms outside normal operating hours.

Example

"As the designated keyholder for the retail store, she was called by the security company when the alarm went off at midnight."

2

A small case, ring, rack, or fixture designed to hold and organize keys.

Example

"He mounted a wooden keyholder near the front door so the family would stop misplacing the house keys."

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keyboarding
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Keyholder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/keyholder
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