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owner

American  
[oh-ner] / ˈoʊ nər /

noun

  1. a person who owns; possessor; proprietor.

owner British  
/ ˈəʊnə /

noun

  1. a person who owns; legal possessor

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • nonowner noun

Etymology

Origin of owner

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; own + -er 1

Example Sentences

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When you consider the decades of speeding tickets and court fines paid, Corvette owners have built whole communities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eddie Jordan: Irish Formula One team owner of Jordan Grand Prix later moved into being a much-loved television presenter, pundit and media personality.

From BBC

Before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, anyone could go to a terminal gate without a ticket or identification, said Jeffrey Price, owner of Leading Edge Strategies, an airport management training company.

From Los Angeles Times

Formerly dubbed “The Brick City” for its long-vanished stone industry, Hebron was once a vibrant farm town for families and business owners.

From Salon

Migration is also an area that the café owner thinks needs addressed.

From BBC

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