noun
beholder
bih-HOHL-duh
Beholder (noun) means a person who observes or looks at something. Example: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," she reminded him.”
noun
1
A person who observes or looks at something.
""Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," she reminded him."
How to use beholder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who is watching or looking at something.
Common pairings
eye of the beholder
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Word forms
- Plural
- beholders
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"Beauty is in the eye of the _____," she reminded him.
Etymology
From "behold" plus the agent suffix "-er" — one who beholds.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for beholder
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What does “beholder” mean?
The word “beholder” means a person who observes or looks at something. In plain terms, someone who is watching or looking at something.
How do you pronounce “beholder”?
“Beholder” is pronounced bih-HOHL-duh (/bɪˈhoʊldɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “beholder” in a sentence?
Here is “beholder” used in a sentence: “"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," she reminded him.”
What part of speech is “beholder”?
“Beholder” is a noun.
