co-owned; co-owning

transitive verb

: to own (something) along with one or more others
The association will give parties who currently own or co-own multiple teams 18 months to comply with its new policies …Jacob Wolf

Examples of co-own in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web McManus co-owns Black Barn Alpacas with his wife, Yussy. Lizzy Alspach, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024 The shopping village is part of a huge, unique setting in suburban Elmont, Long Island, sitting adjacent to the famed Belmont Park racetrack, which is being redeveloped and downsized, and the UBS Arena, home to the New York Islanders hockey team co-owned by Malkin, and a venue for concerts. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 July 2024 Khan also co-owns the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders and the Caribbean Premier League team Trinbago Knight Riders. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 July 2024 Phoenix Restaurants: Camelback East Beckett's Table Beckett's Table is co-owned by two couples, chef Justin and his wife Michelle Beckett and sommeliers Katie and Scott Stephens. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024 That should be enough, said Clay Nutting, who co-owns East Sacramento small plates concept Canon and West Sacramento cafe Franquette. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024 Five years ago, Christian Dufresne, who co-owns Yampa Valley Brewing in nearby Hayden, opened a branch in Craig, right next door to the museum. Elaine Glusac, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024 The joint venture will be co-owned by Rivian and VW Group, which oversees brands like Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, and its flagship Volkswagen. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 25 June 2024 The hotel is co-owned by 12-times James Beard nominee Sam Fox, the power house behind the city's increasingly exciting food scene. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of co-own was in 1864

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“Co-own.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/co-own. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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