Synonyms

homeowner

American

[hohm-oh-ner] / ˈhoʊmˌoʊ nər /

noun

a person who owns a home.

homeowner British

/ ˈhəʊmˌəʊnə /

noun

a person who owns the house in which he or she lives

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Etymology

Origin of homeowner

First recorded in 1940–45; home + owner

Example Sentences

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Analysts view Lowe’s HomeCare+ as a differentiated solution addressing an unmet need for various homeowner demographics.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

But in recent years, the office has been consumed by fires and homeowner insurance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

However, once a misconnection is identified and traced to a property, it is a legal requirement for the homeowner to fix it.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

A happy homeowner, Umansky holds, is the ultimate goal in his line of work, and the satisfaction that comes from helping clients is what motivates him to remain active as a real estate agent.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Caroline, by then a homeowner herself with a one-year-old—a young Mrs. Richardson—joined the integration association immediately.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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