holder

Noun

• the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it
  • the bond was marked `payable to bearer'
    

• a person who holds something
  • they held two hostages
    
  • he holds the trophy
    
  • she holds a United States passport
    

• a holding device
  • a towel holder
    
  • a cigarette holder
    
  • an umbrella holder