homeowner

noun

home·​own·​er ˈhōm-ˌō-nər 

plural homeowners

: a person who owns a home

city regulations affecting homeowners and renters

Most homeowners take a pretty relaxed approach to the back of the house, even if they spend more time there than they do out front.

—Deborah Baldwin

homeowners insurance

see also homeowners association

homeownership

ˈhōm-ˌō-nər-ˌship 

noun

or home ownership

… unable to attain the upward mobility and financial stability that homeownership brought to previous American generations.

—Kirstin Downey

Examples of homeowner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The additional accessories and benefits are intended to provide extra value beyond the cleaner itself, particularly for homeowners preparing their pools for the swimming season. — New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Lou, a local business owner, emphasized academic standards, parental involvement, fiscal oversight and planning for new schools without raising taxes on homeowners. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Individual homeowners could still see their tax bills increase following property reassessments, even with limits put in place by the General Assembly at a later date. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

Throughout the campaign, Donalds emphasized affordability, property taxes, homeowners insurance and education. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing homeowner

• homeowner's association
• homeowner's insurance

Rhymes for homeowner

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