homeowner

American  

[hohm-oh-ner] / ˈhoʊmˌoʊ nər /

noun

1. a person who owns a home.

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homeowner British  

/ ˈhəʊmˌəʊnə /

noun

1. 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

Scientists and remediation professionals have clashed over which contaminants homeowners ought to test for after a fire.

From Los Angeles Times

But the bane for homeowners could drive demand for home improvement retailers and builders in the coming weeks, analysts said.

From Barron's

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides a grant of £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump, for homeowners in England and Wales.

From BBC

Last year, ICE Mortgage Technology looked at what homeowners with mortgages are actually paying through escrow, including principal, property taxes, and homeowner’s insurance.

From Barron's

The draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill includes plans to cap ground rent at £250, ban the sale of new leasehold flats and give homeowners greater control over how their buildings are managed.

From BBC