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owner

American  
[oh-ner] / ˈoʊ nər /

noun

owners plural
  1. a person who owns; possessor; proprietor.


owner British  
/ ˈəʊnə /

noun

  1. a person who owns; legal possessor

"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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Etymology

Origin of owner

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; own + -er 1

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“We’re trying to shift the classical barre workout to be more contemporary through the music and the environment,” owner Kim Thompson says.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

LVMH’s results come after Cartier owner Richemont reported a significant rise in sales for its fiscal first quarter, boosted by resilient demand for jewelry.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

On Friday, NBCUniversal owner Comcast disclosed the service had finally reached profitability in the second quarter after billions of dollars of investment.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Fashion business owner Jasmine, 27, said she had been attracted to 21-year-old Kavan's "aura" when speaking to Maya during the final.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

From his office, Henry Duveen, an owner of the gallery, could hear the man arguing with an assistant.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

"The soul and governance of football are not assets to trade -- especially with zero transparency as to who gains financially. None of us are the owners of football. It is not FIFA's to sell."

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

New York City released a list of property owners who may be subject to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new tax on luxury second homes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

A gymnastics coach by training, Kelly was inspired to start Frosted Faces after she volunteered at local animal shelters and noticed owners turning in elderly pets because they had become too much of a hassle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

"The tourists don't feel welcome, the second home owners don't feel welcome," she said.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Daniel’s and my definition of share was that, because we were part owners, she should have driven us everywhere we wanted to go, every time we wanted to go anywhere.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

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