1. people who own shares of stock in a corporation
Usage: plural form of stockholder

Examples

• The stockholders voted to approve the merger.
• Quarterly reports are sent to all stockholders.
• The company’s stockholders received dividends last month.
• Major stockholders attended the annual meeting.
• The board must consider the interests of all stockholders.
• New stockholders can vote on company decisions.
• The stockholders expressed concern about falling profits.