Synonyms of lessor

lessor

noun

ˈle-ˌsȯr 

as in landlord

the owner of land or housing that is rented to another

lessors are free to charge as much as they want for a house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• landlord
• proprietor
• letter
• renter
• landowner
• landlady
• landholder
• laird
• slumlord

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lessee
• tenant
• lodger
• roomer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lessor

The event served as a key moment for the company to deepen relationships across the North American aviation ecosystem, engaging directly with airlines, lessors, and maintenance providers. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026

Eighty-two of Spirit’s 131-plane fleet were leased and will be returned to their lessors; the 49 remaining planes owned by the airline will be sold off. — Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 4 May 2026

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise — owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, the emirate’s sovereign wealth fund — is the world’s third-largest aircraft lessor and, like its peers, has expanded through acquisitions. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026

In a wet lease, the lessor is responsible for providing the plane as well as the crew, maintenance and insurance. — Peter Guo, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025