landowner

noun

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

Examples of landowner in a Sentence

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People residing on private property, like in someone’s garage, shed, yards or lots without that landowner’s permission will be required to immediately vacate the property. Kansas City Star, 22 Nov. 2025 Respect landowner’s rules and review the Look Out For ME best practices before your next ride. Zand B. Martin, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025 Another suggested William Alexander Leidesdorff High School, honoring the 19th-century businessman of Black and Mexican descent who was Rancho Cordova’s first landowner. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025 Now, agencies, landowners and everyday people are grappling with what that means and looking to rebuild a more holistic fire culture. Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025 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 24 Nov. 2025.

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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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