shipowner

noun

ship·​own·​er ˈship-ˌō-nər How to pronounce shipowner (audio)
: the owner of a ship

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Attacks on vessels and other unresolved tensions could extend that timeline even further, analysts said, as shipowners weigh the risks of sending their vessels through the waters. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 June 2026 The warning came after a key naval information group had proposed alternative shipping corridors on Saturday, asking shipowners to consider transiting the strait along the southern route with their transponder signals on. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 June 2026 The uncertainty means that many shipowners are still erring on the side of caution, so movement through the strait is more of a trickle than a rush. Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 25 June 2026 Iran’s neighbors have rejected its legitimacy and told shipowners not to interact with the body. Alex Longley, Fortune, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shipowner

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shipowner was circa 1530

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“Shipowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipowner. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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