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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Other Word Forms

home ownership noun
homeownership noun
homeowning adjective

Etymology

Origin of homeowner

First recorded in 1940–45; home + owner

Example Sentences

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Analysts—along with homeowners and prospective home buyers—will be watching the president’s address next week for additional housing-policy suggestions.

From Barron's

There’s been another notable shift in real estate: The share of homeowners with a mortgage rate over 6% has now surpassed the share of homeowners with a sub-3% rate.

From MarketWatch

Borrowing costs have also stayed high, making buying a house expensive for aspiring homeowners.

From MarketWatch

One reason for the low inventory level could be due to homeowners taking their homes off the market with a plan to relist in the spring, he added.

From MarketWatch

The historically low level of home sales is frustrating renters who want to own and homeowners who want to relocate, upsize or downsize but don’t think the move makes financial sense.

From The Wall Street Journal

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