LESSOR Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

lessor

noun

ˈle-ˌsȯr

Definition of lessor next

as in landlord

the owner of land or housing that is rented to another lessors are free to charge as much as they want for a house

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Recent Examples of lessor Shop local sales at clothing, jewelry and children's boutiques Apricot Lane Boutique, 1301 Herr Lane, Suite 170: But two regular price items and receive a third item of equal or lessor value free and a gift with purchase of $65 or more. —

Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Nov. 2025 In a wet lease, the lessor is responsible for providing the plane as well as the crew, maintenance and insurance. —

Peter Guo, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025 Clarkson Research Services data shows that ship financing makes up as much as 40% of some Chinese lessors’ portfolios. —

Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 10 Oct. 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 See All Example Sentences for lessor

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landlord

Noun

The county has the final say on distribution, with county officials charged with sending money directly to landlords of the eligible renters.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The museum, locked in a legal dispute with its landlord, is currently closed to the public.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026