PROPRIETOR Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

proprietor

noun

prə-ˈprī-ə-tər

Definition of proprietor next

as in owner

one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership the proprietor of a used-car dealership

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Recent Examples of proprietor According to the outlet, documents filed on May 14 list both Prince William, 43, and Princess Kate, 44, as the proprietors of the lease on Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park. —

Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 Le Club 55’s enduring clout as a Saint-Tropez icon was highlighted by the profound sense of loss in this part of the world in October last year when Patrice de Colmont, proprietor for half a century, passed away. —

Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026 This festival will feature soul food dishes from more than 100 small business vendors and food service proprietors, as well as live entertainment and activities. —

Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026 While each proprietor adds their own spin, the proceedings follow a general format. —

Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for proprietor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proprietor

owner

Noun

Those owners were McKim Boyd’s great-uncles, and now Boyd himself runs the family business that his great-grandparents acquired in 1918.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The Stone House This three-bedroom, two-story guest house dates back to 1911 and is filled with upcycled treasures from the neighboring Black Dog Salvage, an antique warehouse run by the same owners.

— Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026