slumlord

noun

Definition of slumlordnext
as in landlord

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Recent Examples of slumlord There were no proletarian hearings to denounce a slumlord, who in this case did not really exist. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026 The worst slumlord in the world. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 His father — real-estate developer, slumlord, and pardoned felon Charles Kushner — was recently confirmed as ambassador to France. — Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 7 July 2025 When a mentally disturbed neighbor sets herself on fire and a slumlord tries to extort money from them, the family gets tangled in the corruption that keeps a stranglehold on the slum’s inhabitants. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slumlord
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  1. landlord
  2. letter
  3. lessor
  4. renter
  5. landowner
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
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  • The letter was shared as Haitian police and foreign forces continue to battle gangs, with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé announcing on X late Friday that a gang leader was killed, without identifying him.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Those randomly selected to benefit will be notified by email, text message and a letter in the mail that their medical debt has been eliminated.
    — Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
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  • 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
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  • 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
Definition of renter
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

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“Slumlord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumlord. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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