Meaning & Definition of word "Owner"

Owner

/ˈoʊnər/

noun:

  • 1. A person who owns something; a proprietor.
    • Example: The owner of the restaurant decided to expand the menu.
  • 2. A person who possesses a pet or animal.
    • Example: The dog's owner took it for a long walk in the park.
  • 3. A person who has legal ownership of property or land.
    • Example: The landowner decided to sell the farm to a developer.
  • 4. A member of a group who possesses or controls a business.
    • Example: 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

possessor:

A person who holds or owns something.

landlord:

A person who owns property and rents it out.

titleholder:

A person who legally holds a title to something.

Slang Meanings of owner

Meaning: Big boss

Example Sentence: He's the big boss around here, the owner of the whole operation.

Meaning: Top dog

Example Sentence: She’s the top dog of the start-up, the owner and founder.