Synonyms of owner

owner

noun

ˈō-nər 

as in proprietor

one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership

the owner of the building will have to decide whether or not to sell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proprietor
• possessor
• holder
• landowner
• landlord
• co-owner
• coproprietor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tenant
• lessee
• squatter
• renter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of owner

Interim Chief Andre Sayles said the Seattle Police Department was increasing patrols, coordinating with business owners, and deploying its community response group and gun violence reduction unit to curb the violence. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The owner of a nearby indoor playground says families who have to lug strollers and diaper bags alongside small tots typically won’t opt for the bus over a car. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Equipped with twin Mercury Racing 500R V-8 outboards rated at 1,000 hp, the boat has a top speed of up to 60 knots, enabling the owner to zip around the coastline. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

Eldense, based near the port city of Alicante in south-east Spain, confirmed to The Associated Press that the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner had reached a preliminary agreement with the club's owners. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026