homeowner
noun
home·own·er
ˈhōm-ˌō-nər 
: 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
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homeownership
noun
or home ownership
… unable to attain the upward mobility and financial stability that homeownership brought to previous American generations.
—Kirstin Downey
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There are many situations where homeowners decide to skip getting a permit because of the extra cost, time, and hassle involved.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
The proposal is just one of many being considered by Florida lawmakers to offer property tax relief to homeowners in the state—one of too many, according to DeSantis.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
In addition to calling 911, McGuire said the homeowner called her brother, who arrived at the scene armed with a loaded firearm.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Hamden mayor Lauren Garret told NBC Connecticut the city spoke with the homeowner about making changes to the display.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
The proposal is just one of many being considered by Florida lawmakers to offer property tax relief to homeowners in the state—one of too many, according to DeSantis.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
In addition to calling 911, McGuire said the homeowner called her brother, who arrived at the scene armed with a loaded firearm.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Hamden mayor Lauren Garret told NBC Connecticut the city spoke with the homeowner about making changes to the display.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Homeowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homeowner. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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