landlord

noun

land·​lord ˈland-ˌlȯrd 

1

: the owner of property (such as land, houses, or apartments) that is leased or rented to another

2

: the master of an inn or lodging house : innkeeper

Synonyms of landlord

• proprietor
• lessor
• letter
• renter

Examples of landlord in a Sentence

agreed to pay the landlord the rent on the first Monday of each month

a weekend workshop that is intended to disabuse would-be landlords of a bed-and breakfast that the job is one long vacation

Recent Examples on the Web

Her first rule is to read the lease and talk to the landlord before starting anything. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

It’s named after India’s zamindars, the feudal landlords who held power as aristocrats for centuries. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

For most renters, landlords are responsible for all significant maintenance. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

The rest belong mostly to rental companies, investment funds, and landlords with multiple properties. — Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing landlord

• absentee landlord

Rhymes for landlord

• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard
• boxboard
• breadboard
• broadsword

Kids Definition

landlord

noun

land·​lord -ˌ(d)lȯ(ə)rd 

1

: the owner of land or houses that is rented to another

2

: a person who runs an inn or rooming house

Legal Definition

landlord

noun

land·​lord

: the owner of property (as houses, apartments, or land) that is leased or rented to another