Meaning of the word "record holder" in English

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record holder

US /ˈrek.ərd ˌhoʊl.dər/
UK /ˈrek.ərd ˌhoʊl.dər/
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Noun

1.

a person or thing that holds a record, especially in sports

Example:
The athlete became a new world record holder in the long jump.
She is the current national record holder for the 100-meter dash.
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