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recordholder

or rec·ord-hold·er

[ rek-erd-hohl-der ]

noun

  1. a person or thing recognized for the accomplishment of a feat to a better or greater degree than any other.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of recordholder1

First recorded in 1930–35; record + holder
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Example Sentences

Haaland took just 48 games to score 50 Premier League goals, 17 games fewer than previous recordholder Cole.

From BBC

That’s three times more than the last recordholder’s price.

That’s three times more than the last recordholder’s price.

The previous recordholder was John C. Calhoun, who cast 31 tiebreaking votes during his eight years as vice president, from 1825 to 1832.

The previous recordholder was John C. Calhoun, who cast 31 tiebreaking votes during his eight years as vice president, from 1825 to 1832.

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