lessor

noun

les·​sor ˈle-ˌsȯr  le-ˈsȯr 

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

Synonyms

• landlord
• letter
• renter

Examples of lessor in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The lessor placed firm orders for up to 20 737-8 jets with options for 10 more. —Marisa Garcia, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

On the local level, the Boston City Council on Wednesday is set to reintroduce a home rule petition that would similarly shift the fee to the party, lessor or tenant who hired the broker. —Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2025

But here's the rub at tax time: The EV tax credit belongs to the lessor, not the driver who agreed to lease the car or truck. —Susan Tompor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025

On the local level, the Boston City Council on Wednesday is set to reintroduce a home rule petition that would similarly shift the fee to the party, lessor or tenant who hired the broker. —Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 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