landowner

noun

land·​own·​er ˈland-ˌō-nər 

: an owner of land

landownership

ˈland-ˌō-nər-ˌship 

noun

landowning

ˈland-ˌō-niŋ 

adjective or noun

Examples of landowner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of Miami’s biggest landowners recently went on a buying spree that included the historic former post office building in downtown Miami. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026

Over 100 landowners have denied power company surveyors access to their property, again demonstrating Maryland’s tenacity against harmful development which, frankly, no one asked for. — Adrianne Fantasia, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026

In 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued a discharge permit to Fort Worth after reaching a deal with the city, the Tarrant Regional Water District, and a private landowner on the banks of Mary’s Creek. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

But the department has been running into opposition by landowners, environmental groups, Native American tribes and others who argue that the rapid construction endangers environmental and religious sites and a way of life along the border. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1733, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for landowner

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

Kids Definition

landowner

noun

land·​own·​er ˈlan-ˌdō-nər 

: an owner of land

landowning

-niŋ 

adjective

landownership

ˈland-ˌō-nər-ˌship 

noun