owner

[ˈəʊnə(r)]

owner Definition

a person who owns something, especially a business, piece of land, or a house.

Using owner: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "owner" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The owner of the company is retiring next year.

  • Example

    She is the proud owner of a new car.

  • Example

    The owners of the house are selling it.

  • Example

    The dog's owner was looking for him.

owner Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with owner

  • co-owner

    a person who shares ownership of something with one or more other people

    Example

    He is the co-owner of the restaurant.

  • sole owner

    a person who has complete ownership of something, without sharing it with anyone else

    Example

    She is the sole owner of the property.

  • a person who owned something before the current owner

    Example

    The previous owner of the car was very careful with it.

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Summary: owner in Brief

The term 'owner' [ˈəʊnə(r)] refers to a person who possesses or has complete ownership of something, such as a business, piece of land, or a house. It can also refer to the person who has a pet or animal under their care, exemplified by 'The dog's owner was looking for him.' 'Owner' extends into phrases like 'co-owner,' and 'previous owner,' denoting shared or past ownership.

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