PROPRIETOR Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

proprietor

noun

prə-ˈprī-ə-tər

Definition of proprietor next

as in owner

one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership the proprietor of a used-car dealership

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Recent Examples of proprietor Wine collectors Phillip and Mary Riesland of San Diego were introduced to High Ranch Vineyard by Hayes Drumwright, proprietor of two other Kaplan wines, Memento Mori and Vida Valiente. —

Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026 An affable, hyper-knowledgeable proprietor in his early 30s, Richardson repairs and resells analog music technology from the 1980s or earlier. —

Oliver Wang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 Based in North Natomas, proprietor Tara Henry has been selling her Cajun confections for about three years. —

Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Brothers Mitchell Kaczmarek, who died at 81 in 2001, and Edwin Kaczmarek, who died at 87 in 2011, were the last longtime proprietors. —

Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proprietor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proprietor

owner

Noun

Tee Pee Drive-In, also near Tulsa, has been lovingly restored by new owners, who added a chrome concession truck serving foot-long corn dogs and strawberry-blonde cocktails.

— Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The Chevy contract was given to a prominent Republican donor, Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports in North Carolina.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026