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owner

American  
[oh-ner] / ˈoʊ nər /

noun

  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

Example Sentences

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Owner Gareth Evans said he thought the new fees would have an impact on bookings.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Owner Sinoguards Marine Security said Iranian authorities impounded the ship Thursday, the same day President Trump held a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

"Hundreds of Traditional Owner organisations nationwide are owed compensation for past and continuing acts," he said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Owner Tara Zaman said they targeted the shop several times, "taking things" and "taunting" and "tormenting" her staff.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

As the sprinklers gushed down, Cady’S gaze followed the curious mist, traveling up from the Owner on the floor to the crowd around her.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff

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