Holdings — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈhōl-diŋ/ (noun) /ˈhan(d)-ˌhōl-diŋ/ (noun) hold·ing

Meaning & Definition of Holdings

Holdings (noun)

  1. land held especially by a vassal or tenant
  2. property (such as land or securities) owned —usually used in plural
  3. a ruling of a court especially on an issue of law raised in a case
  4. solicitous attention, support, or instruction (as in servicing clients)

Holdings (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. transportable items that one owns

    "the museum's holdings of ancient manuscripts are among the rarest in the world"

    similar: belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, plunder (chiefly dialect), possession, stuff, things
    related: treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property, tangibles, collateral
    near: immovables, real estate

Related Entry: Holding (noun)

Holding is a different word from Holdings. The synonyms below are for holding, not for holdings.

  1. a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard

    "the court's holding was based on an interpretation of the First Amendment"

    similar: doom, finding, judgment, ruling, sentence
    related: inquest, verdict, authority, decree, edict, injunction, order, arbitrament, award, declaration, deliverance, dictum, pronouncement, conclusion, decision, determination, opinion, resolution, discipline, penalty, punishment

  2. transportable items that one owns

    "the museum's holdings of ancient manuscripts are among the rarest in the world"

    similar: belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, plunder (chiefly dialect), possession, stuff, things
    related: treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property, tangibles, collateral
    near: immovables, real estate

Related Entry: Hand-holdings (noun)

Hand-holdings is a different word from Holdings. The synonyms below are for hand-holdings, not for holdings.

  1. patient and attentive guidance encouragement, or instruction

    "New computer users often require a good deal of hand-holding."

    similar: attendances, attentions, services, abetments, aids, assistances, assists, backings, boosts, hands, help, helping hands, legs up, lifts, supports, advancements, facilitations, furtherances, nurturances, benefactions, patronages, promotions, sponsorships, advice, care, counsel, beneficences, charities, favors, philanthropies, assuagements, palliations, reliefs, succors
    opposite: deterrences, discouragements, hindrances, constraints, frustrations, inhibitions, interferences, obstructions, repressions, restraints

Related Entry: Hand-holding (noun)

Hand-holding is a different word from Holdings. The synonyms below are for hand-holding, not for holdings.

  1. patient and attentive guidance encouragement, or instruction

    "New computer users often require a good deal of hand-holding."

    similar: attendance, attention, service, abetment, aid, assist, assistance, backing, boost, hand, help, helping hand, leg up, lift, support, advancement, facilitation, forwarding, furtherance, furthering, nurturance, benefaction, patronage, promotion, sponsorship, advice, care, counsel, mentoring, beneficence, charity, favor, kindness, philanthropy, assuagement, palliation, relief, succor
    opposite: deterrence, discouragement, hindrance, constraint, frustration, inhibition, interference, obstruction, repression, restraint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Holdings

The most common words with a similar meaning to Holdings:

Chiefly dialect: plunder
belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, possession, stuff, things

Related Words for Holdings

treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property, tangibles, collateral

Near Antonyms of Holdings

immovables, real estate

Word Forms of Holdings

Derived words: hand-holder (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Holdings

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Holdings

What does "Holdings" mean?

"Holdings" means land held especially by a vassal or tenant. As a noun, it is defined as: land held especially by a vassal or tenant.

What is another word for "Holdings"?

Other words for "Holdings" include belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, movables and paraphernalia. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Holdings" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Holdings"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Holdings". Common alternatives include belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects and personal property.

How do you use "Holdings" in a sentence?

Examples of "Holdings" in a sentence: "the museum's holdings of ancient manuscripts are among the rarest in the world".

Is "Holdings" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Holdings" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Holdings"?

"Holdings" is pronounced /ˈhōl-diŋ/ as a noun and /ˈhan(d)-ˌhōl-diŋ/ as a noun and divided into syllables as hold·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Holdings"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Holdings" meaning "transportable items that one owns"?

When "Holdings" (noun) means transportable items that one owns, synonyms include belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear and goods.