homeowner

noun

home·​own·​er ˈhōm-ˌō-nər How to pronounce homeowner (audio)
: a person who owns a home
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
homeownership 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 Most homeowners or DIYers can perform a general inspection without professional help, although some homeowners may prefer to invest in a water heater maintenance plan that includes regular inspections. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2024 In the meantime, there are fewer options to provide homeowners with extra breathing room. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 July 2024 Roads in the fire area are still only accessible to homeowners, including Willow Springs Road at State Route 77, Freeman and Camino Rio, and Freeman at Bakerville and State Route 79. Jack Armstrong, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2024 For the homeowners, the hues helped further combine their different design inclinations. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for homeowner 

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of homeowner was in 1850

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

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