Meaning of the word titleholder in English

What does titleholder mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

titleholder

US /ˈtaɪ.t̬əlˌhoʊl.dɚ/
UK /ˈtaɪ.təlˌhəʊl.dər/

Noun

a person who holds a title, especially in sports

Example:
The reigning titleholder successfully defended her championship.
He challenged the current titleholder for the boxing belt.