Synonyms of proprietor

proprietor

noun

prə-ˈprī-ə-tər 

as in owner

one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership

the proprietor of a used-car dealership

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tenant
• lessee
• squatter
• renter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proprietor

After becoming the sole proprietor of the historic studio premises, Taidelli then began a comprehensive refurbishment project in 2024, marking the couple’s first collaboration together. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

In 1997, John Desler, a former Ole Miss defensive back, and his wife, Leelee, bought the guts of the place from James Purvis, proprietor of Purvis Pool Hall and the town’s most renowned bookie. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

That’s why Alma Wine Bar proprietor Melissa Sanchez has launched Alma Wine School, starting this weekend in the downtown space. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Na Praia won’t be open until summer 2027, but the proprietors of the beloved pastoral escape that is São Lourenço do Barrocal east of Comporta are promising an exquisite new offering of suites, houses, and villas nestled into the dunes themselves. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026