homeowner

noun

home·​own·​er ˈhōm-ˌō-nər 

: 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

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

Among many things in the bill are banning restrictions on diesel farm equipment, a loan program for veterinarians practicing on Florida food animals and prohibiting unsolicited door-to-door sales, which is one of the ways solar panel companies target homeowners. —Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026

While beautiful, cedar shingles may not meet fire or storm resistance codes in certain regions, like coastal Georgia, requiring homeowners to opt for more durable options. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026

The homeowners association ordered the wall removal, citing mold and other problems. —Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026

Nearby homeowner associations and commercial property owners recently received a letter on behalf of Kroger informing them of the company’s intention to apply for a special-use permit, which is required for the project. —Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing homeowner

• homeowner's insurance

Rhymes for homeowner

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