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

A bill requiring insurers to offer coverage to California homeowners who make their property resistant to wildfires was introduced Wednesday in the Legislature.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearly a year later, however, many homeowners and their representatives say the promise was hollow.

From Los Angeles Times

This would smack middle-class homeowners in the outer boroughs as well as the wealthy in Manhattan.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Environment Agency and Met Office have come together to warn homeowners and businesses to remain vigilant as the wet weather is due to continue for another month.

From BBC

Skyrocketing home prices and mortgage rates have made it harder for some buyers to wade into the market, and dissuaded homeowners who otherwise might sell from moving.

From Barron's