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

"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

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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

Insurers in Florida had the highest rate of no payouts, affecting more than two in five homeowner claims in 2024, significantly higher than the 34% five-year average for the Sunshine State.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Little is done, however, to warn the gardener or homeowner that he is handling extremely dangerous materials.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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