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

Rodg Little, co-owner of Oak Park Brewing Company, said the program could help bring people together. — James Taylor, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

The late star had also been a co-owner of Sandollar Productions alongside her former manager, Sandy Gallin, which produced Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Father of the Bride and Sabrina, among others. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026

At Niehku Mountain Villa, co-owner and creative director Thomas Eidefors—who has worked with Sweden’s top Michelin and celebrity chefs—takes his hospitality program seriously. — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

But soon, thanks to co-owners TJ Kennedy and Will Eames, Lee’s Summit residents will have a sandwich spot within city limits. — Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 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)