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

Your premiums are in line with the average homeowner, but you are still at the higher end.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

When the homeowner called the police, they came in heavy, commanding him to drop his weapons—two curtain rods—which Shah Alam could not understand.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

So a prospective homeowner might be drawn by a 7-year ARM with a 5.5% rate, which would give them immediate savings compared with a traditional mortgage with a 6% fixed rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The deal allows the insurer to keep an average 17% increase in homeowner rates.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

She says, “Where is the homeowner? I need dish soap. The whole bottle. Two if you have them.”

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor