co-owner

noun

co-own·​er ˌkō-ˈō-nər How to pronounce co-owner (audio)
plural co-owners
: a person who owns something along with one or more others
the co-owners of the property
… an association of two or more persons to carry on as co-owners a business for profit.Robert Charles Clark
co-ownership noun
co-ownership of property
a co-ownership agreement

Examples of co-owner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For Madison, Fox Valley, and Milwaukee, Brookens Construction stands out in Wisconsin as a shining beacon of hope in the roofing contractor space due to the passion and dedication of co-owners and brothers Aaron and Brandon. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024 An examination of their financial interests found that a dozen of them were employees, directors or co-owners of companies that had won contracts. Irene Casado Sanchez, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024 The co-owners strive to emphasize quality over showmanship, a philosophy borrowed from a business Batista opened years ago: All Souls Bar in Shaw, a neighborhood spot beloved for its small, rotating selection of reliable cocktails. Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024 Here are three important questions that must be answered during what’s going to be an intriguing offseason since this will be the first full one with co-owners Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin in control: Who’s replacing Steve Clifford? Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2024 Olivia Casanova, colorist and co-owner of IGK Salon, recommends her favorite Redken Color Stain Remover Pads. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2024 The brewery’s founders and co-owners, Kemet Coleman and Woodie Bonds Jr., participate in national brewing competitions and have landed on multiple lists for new breweries. J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024 Margaret Austin, co-owner, Outline Brooklyn: Comfortable, thoughtful, functional, striped? Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024 Clark Hunt, chairman and co-owner of the Chiefs is a Dallas native who attended college at SMU. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of co-owner was in 1799

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“Co-owner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/co-owner. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Legal Definition

co-owner

noun
co-own·​er
ˈkō-ˌō-nər
: one of two or more individuals or entities owning property together (as by joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or tenancy by the entirety)

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