homeowner

American

[hohm-oh-ner] / ˈhoʊmˌoʊ nər /

noun

a person who owns a home.

homeowner British

/ ˈhəʊmˌəʊnə /

noun

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

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A properly written contract includes a retainage clause, allowing the homeowner to hold back a percentage of the project cost—typically 10%—until completion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

I'm a single homeowner, there's no way I could afford something at that price.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“That price growth has helped the typical homeowner accumulate $128,100 in housing wealth over the past six years.”

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

Caroline, by then a homeowner herself with a one-year-old—a young Mrs. Richardson—joined the integration association immediately.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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