lessor

noun

les·​sor ˈle-ˌsȯr  le-ˈsȯr 

: one that transfers property (such as a house or a car) by a contract

Synonyms

• landlord

Examples of lessor in a Sentence

lessors are free to charge as much as they want for a house

Recent Examples on the Web

This is a compelling approach, as the lessor traditionally owns residual risk in an automotive lease transaction. —Hughey Newsome, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

Including its backlog, Air Lease is the fifth-largest aircraft lessor, according to a tally by IBA. —Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025

Spirit is also locked in a dispute with aircraft lessor AerCap Holdings over a deal covering 36 Airbus planes due for delivery between 2027 and 2028. —Shivansh Tiwary, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025

Spirit is also locked in a dispute with aircraft lessor AerCap Holdings AER.N over a deal covering 36 Airbus planes due for delivery between 2027 and 2028. —Shivansh Tiwary, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lessour, from Anglo-French, from lesser to lease

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lessor

• dresser
• lesser
• presser
• pressor
• stressor
• aggressor
• assessor
• compressor
• confessor
• depressor
• hairdresser
• necessar

Kids Definition

lessor

noun

les·​sor ˈles-ˌȯ(ə)r  le-ˈsȯ(ə)r 

: one that leases property to another

Legal Definition

lessor

noun

les·​sor ˈle-ˌsȯr, le-ˈsȯr 

: a person who conveys the possession of real or personal property under a lease