What does OWNER mean?

Owner

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A person who owns something.
2. A person who has the legal right to something.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈoʊ.nɚ/
• UK: /ˈəʊ.nər/

Origin and Usage:

The word "owner" comes from the Middle English word "owener", which means "one who has the right to something". The word has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in modern English to refer to a person who has legal or rightful possession of something, such as a house or a business.

Synonyms:

• Proprietor
• Possessor
• Holder
• Master

Related Words:

• House
• Money
• Asset
• Goods
• Store

Example Sentences:

1. The owner of the restaurant greeted them warmly.
2. He is the owner of a successful business.
3. The cars owner reported it stolen.
4. The house had only one previous owner.
5. The company is looking for a new owner.