How to Pronounce "holdover"
word
ˈhoʊɫˌdoʊvɝ
HOHD-oh-ver
ˈhəʊlˌdəʊvə
HOHL-doh-vuh
Definition
A holdover is something or someone that remains from an earlier time, especially when most other things have changed. It can also refer to someone who stays in a position after their term was supposed to end.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫˌdoʊvɝ
British English
ˈhəʊlˌdəʊvə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHD-oh-ver
UK
HOHL-doh-vuh
Listen in Context
That building is a holdover from the 19th century.
He is a holdover from the previous administration.
The rule is a holdover from old traditions.
Jeans Friday feels like a holdover from when the company was way smaller.