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

The lawsuit lists Nick Avdis, an attorney who spoke at the meeting on behalf of landowners, as a party of interest. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

The earliest wildlife laws in England also required landowners to retain adequate forage and cover for wildlife, in addition to regulating hunting and fishing. — Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

In 1996, the previous landowner donated a conservation easement to the trust with the intention of protecting the land’s mix vegetation and wildlife that includes the California king snake, California red-legged frog and the acorn woodpecker. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

The spokeswoman confirms that the utility company is close to finalizing negotiations with the other landowners, which include commercial, agricultural and residential properties. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 15 July 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