homeowner

noun

home·​own·​er ˈhōm-ˌō-nər How to pronounce homeowner (audio)
: a person who owns a home
Most homeowners take a pretty relaxed approach to the back of the house, even if they spend more time there than they do out front.Deborah Baldwin
homeowners insurance
homeownership noun
or home ownership
… unable to attain the upward mobility and financial stability that homeownership brought to previous American generations. Kirstin Downey

Examples of homeowner in a Sentence

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There are many situations where homeowners decide to skip getting a permit because of the extra cost, time, and hassle involved. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025 The proposal is just one of many being considered by Florida lawmakers to offer property tax relief to homeowners in the state—one of too many, according to DeSantis. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 In addition to calling 911, McGuire said the homeowner called her brother, who arrived at the scene armed with a loaded firearm. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025 Hamden mayor Lauren Garret told NBC Connecticut the city spoke with the homeowner about making changes to the display. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for homeowner

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of homeowner was in 1850

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“Homeowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homeowner. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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