1. people or organizations that own bonds issued by a government or corporation
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The bondholders will receive interest payments every six months.
• Corporate bondholders have priority over stockholders if the company goes bankrupt.
• Government bondholders are considered to have relatively safe investments.
• The company announced it would pay bondholders early to reduce debt.
• Municipal bondholders often receive tax-free interest income.
• The bondholders voted to approve the restructuring plan.