homeowner

[ hohm-oh-ner ]

/ ˈhoʊmˌoʊ nər /

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noun

a person who owns a home.

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Origin of homeowner

First recorded in 1940–45; home + owner

OTHER WORDS FROM homeowner

home·own·er·ship, home ownership, nounhomeowning, adjective

Words nearby homeowner

homeotherapy, homeotherm, homeothermal, homeotic genes, homeotypic, homeowner, homeowners' association, homeowner's policy, homepage, homeplace, home plate

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How to use homeowner in a sentence

The company sends holiday cards and welcome packages to new homeowners.
Domino Sugar is replacing its massive neon landmark in Baltimore — and hopes no one will notice a difference|Colin Campbell|February 7, 2021|Washington Post
Officials with the Department of Land and Natural Resources said they have not renewed the emergency permits, but they wouldn’t say whether they have required the homeowners to remove them, or if they are facing any fines.
Hawaii’s Beaches Are Disappearing. New Legislation Could Help ... if It’s Enforced.|by Sophie Cocke, Honolulu Star-Advertiser|February 7, 2021|ProPublica
Some homeowners and recent buyers who have seen values soar during the pandemic might feel safe now.
Covid-19 caused a recession. So why did the housing market boom?|Jerusalem Demsas|February 5, 2021|Vox
Valon looks to change that dynamic by providing transparency and full self-service capabilities to homeowners.
Valon closes on $50M a16z-led Series A to grow mobile-first mortgage servicing platform|Mary Ann Azevedo|February 2, 2021|TechCrunch

Blessed in Tech will use $200,000 in other federal coronavirus aid to help city homeowners struggling to pay their water bill.
Annapolis couple use nonprofit to fight homelessness, hunger during pandemic|Brooks DuBose|February 1, 2021|Washington Post
If it applies, it means the homeowner would be out of pocket for most costs if the home is damaged.
MH370: How Do Insurers Put a Price on Life?|Daniel Gross|March 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rachel returned with directions, a name, and someone from the law office who could recognize the mystery homeowner.
Uncovering Jamaica’s Jewish Past|Debra A. Klein|December 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It is the burglar who bears the culpability for walking through an unlocked door, not the homeowner.
How Social Scientists, and the Rest of Us, Got Seduced By a Good Story|Megan McArdle|April 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Nor do you have to have homeowner's insurance to own a home, just to obtain a mortgage.
Should People Be Forced to Buy Liability Insurance for their Guns?|Megan McArdle|December 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Brady fell down the stairs, at which point he was looking up at the homeowner.
Minnesota Killings Spark Debate over Self-Defense Laws|Winston Ross|December 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Even if no fire starts, electricity will be wasted and the homeowner will be paying for electricity that's doing no good.
Electricity for the 4-H Scientist|Eric B. Wilson

British Dictionary definitions for homeowner

homeowner

/ (ˈhəʊmˌəʊnə) /

noun

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

Derived forms of homeowner

homeownership, noun

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