LANDLADY Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

landlady

noun

Definition of landlady

as in landlord

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Recent Examples of landlady The future princess is said to have posted a sign on her bedroom door reading ‘Chief Chick,’ a cheeky nod to her landlady status. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026 But encounters with the island’s residents, including with his gruff but warm-hearted landlady (played by German screen legend Hanna Schygulla), gradually alter his outlook. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025 He’s gone to visit Ellen at her home, a boarding house with a snoopy landlady living on the first floor. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025 To complicate matters, a suspicious landlady, Lorelai Brown (actress Pamela Britton) is always snooping around. — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for landlady

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Noun

The closure comes shortly another downtown Waxhaw restaurant, Food Geeks Eatery, shut its doors following a rent dispute with the landlord, CharlotteFive reported.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
In September, Numme sued her landlord, alleging that the elimination of her parking violates California’s fair housing and disability laws, as well as city tenant anti-harassment laws.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of landlord

Noun

Several vehicle rental companies and car lessors were also ticketed.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Before he was removed and Britton-Harr returned, Hopes estimated that between lessors, members, trade vendors, and sports team partnerships, there could be $50 million in liabilities.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

Definition of lessor

Noun

Jones was a major in the English military before moving to the American colonies, initially settling in Rhode Island before eventually becoming a prominent businessman and landowner in New York.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Under the treasure process, Berry and the landowner could receive a payment based on the pendant's market value if it is acquired by a museum or another public institution.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of landowner

Noun

Other types of coverage, such as pet insurance or renters insurance, can replace or supplement savings for vet bills and theft or damage to personal belongings.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Two propositions aimed at easing housing costs for renters and would-be homeowners in California easily passed Tuesday night, making clear that voters across the socioeconomic spectrum support any way to lower sky-high housing prices.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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