cosigner

noun

co·​sign·​er ˈkō-ˌsī-nər How to pronounce cosigner (audio)
: cosignatory
especially : a joint signer of a promissory note
cosign verb

Examples of cosigner in a Sentence

Both senators are cosigners of the bill. My mother agreed to be a cosigner on my car loan.
Recent Examples on the Web Edwards wrote that his grandparents, the cosigners on his student loans, recently passed away. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2023 Among graduate borrowers, 66% took out a loan with a cosigner. Rebecca Safier, wsj.com, 14 Oct. 2023 There's an exception in cases when a person is just a cosigner and, therefore, not listed as an owner of the vehicle. Ashley Donohoe, Car and Driver, 28 Aug. 2023 Having a cosigner with a high income and credit score can also help improve your loan terms. Elizabeth Rivelli, Car and Driver, 28 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for cosigner 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cosigner.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cosigner was circa 1903

Dictionary Entries Near cosigner

Cite this Entry

“Cosigner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosigner. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Legal Definition

cosigner

noun
co·​sign·​er ˈkō-ˌsī-nər How to pronounce cosigner (audio)
: cosignatory
especially : a joint signer of a promissory note

More from Merriam-Webster on cosigner

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!