homeowner

[hohm-oh-ner]

noun

1. a person who owns a home.

homeowner

/ ˈhəʊmˌəʊnə /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• homeownership noun
• home ownership noun
• homeowning adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of homeowner¹

First recorded in 1940–45; home + owner

Example Sentences

Over time, many residents aged in place, turning the estate into a community of older homeowners.

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I became a homeowner not long ago, and realized that I am a Lawn Guy.

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The homeowners most likely to pull their home from the market owned their property for under five years.

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Most homeowners have seen their home values soar over the past several years, Zillow says, which gives them the flexibility for a price cut or two while still walking away with a profit.

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There are some relatively simple steps homeowners can take, such as covering vents with mesh, that can slightly reduce the chance of a home burning.

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