landowner

noun

land·​own·​er ˈland-ˌō-nər How to pronounce landowner (audio)
Synonyms of landownernext
: an owner of land
landownership noun
landowning adjective or noun

Examples of landowner in a Sentence

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When one landowner stuck a fireworks stand on the property across the way and was letting consumers shoot them off on-site, Foreman fought it by founding the Church of Peace and Quiet. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026 Mark all your potential new hunting locations and make sure to record the landowners’ addresses. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026 But, as land values rise, selling to developers becomes increasingly attractive for landowners, putting land at risk. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026 Bartek, who rents three-quarters of his land, said landowners are increasing rents, causing further financial strain. ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for landowner

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1733, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of landowner was circa 1733

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“Landowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landowner. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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landowner

noun
land·​own·​er ˈlan-ˌdō-nər How to pronounce landowner (audio)
: an owner of land
landowning adjective
landownership noun

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