Phrase guide

bearer bond

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A negotiable loan instrument payable to its holder (bearer) by the issuer according to preset conditions. The owner must safeguard bearer bonds to prevent loss; interest is usually paid by coupon redemptions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, finance

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a bond issued with detachable coupons that must be presented to the issuer for interest payments

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: coupon bond

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: bond, bond certificate

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: haltijavelkakirja — negotiable instrument
  • German: Inhaberschuldverschreibung — negotiable instrument
  • Irish: banna seachadóra — negotiable instrument
  • Polish: obligacja na okaziciela — negotiable instrument