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/ˈoʊnər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person who owns something; a proprietor.
The owner of the restaurant decided to expand the menu.
A person who possesses a pet or animal.
The dog's owner took it for a long walk in the park.
A person who has legal ownership of property or land.
The landowner decided to sell the farm to a developer.
A member of a group who possesses or controls a business.
As a business owner, she faced many challenges in the first year.
Etymology
Middle English: from the verb 'onen', meaning to possess.
Common Phrases and Expressions
homeowner:
A person who owns a home.
business owner:
An individual who owns a business.
pet owner:
A person who owns a pet.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Big boss
He's the big boss around here, the owner of the whole operation.
Top dog
She’s the top dog of the start-up, the owner and founder.