co-owner

noun

co-own·​er ˌkō-ˈō-nər 

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

ˌkō-ˈō-nər-ˌship 

noun

co-ownership of property

a co-ownership agreement

Examples of co-owner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The win marks the team’s first title since global music legend Daddy Yankee joined as co-owner. —Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2026

Fossett was a co-owner of the Stag Saloon for a time, but management didn’t appeal to him. —Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026

Families, providers emphasize importance of consistent therapy At Kaleidoscope Pediatric Therapy in Boise, where Evan receives care, therapists conduct over 400 visits a week, about 70% of which are covered by Medicaid, said co-owner Katie Rowe. —Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026

Dutch denim brand Mud Jeans has named co-owner Dion Vijgeboom as chief executive officer. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for co-owner

• homeowner
• landowner
• shipowner
• donor
• kroner
• kronor
• loner
• owner
• stoner
• toner

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)