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Holdover Definition & Meaning

holdover
noun
  1. an official who remains in office after his term
  2. something that has survived from the past; "a holdover from the sixties"; "hangovers from the 19th century"

"Holdover" in song lyrics

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  • "10 day notice holdover"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does holdover mean?
an official who remains in office after his term something that has survived from the past; "a holdover from the sixties"; "hangovers from the 19th century"
What part of speech is holdover?
Holdover is a noun.
How many definitions does holdover have?
Holdover has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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