householder

noun

house·​hold·​er ˈhau̇s-ˌhōl-dər 

ˈhau̇-ˌsōl-

: a person who occupies a house or tenement alone or as the head of a household

Examples of householder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nolan takes this concern and broadens it to apply to more than elite male householders in Ancient Greece. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 July 2026

Working-age adults and seniors are increasingly insecure In 2024, higher proportions of householders under 60, and of householders with children, reported struggling to meet their home energy needs than in 2020. — Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026

Founded in 2019, Two Generations connects older householders with younger home-sharers, creating intergenerational matches that foster companionship, offer practical help, and reduce housing stress for both sides. — Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

Invariably, a huge tomato graced the cover, assuring frost-weary householders with the promise of summer. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for householder

• officeholder
• beholder
• bondholder
• cardholder
• freeholder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• shareholder
• slaveholder
• smallholder

Kids Definition

householder

noun

house·​hold·​er ˈhau̇s-ˌhōl-dər 

ˈhau̇-ˌsōl-

: one who lives in a dwelling alone or as the head of a household

Legal Definition

householder

noun

house·​hold·​er ˈhau̇s-ˌhōl-dər 

: a person who occupies a house alone or as head of a household

specifically : one who makes a declaration of homestead