Synonyms of owner

owner

noun

ˈō-nər 

as in proprietor

one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership

the owner of the building will have to decide whether or not to sell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proprietor
• possessor
• holder
• landowner
• landlord
• co-owner
• coproprietor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tenant
• lessee
• squatter
• renter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of owner

The men’s relatives sought help from a respected mediator to seek compensation from the owner of the drug shipment. — Nathan Jaccard, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Hall-effect sensors started making a comeback in the ’90s—Sega used them in its Saturn and Dreamcast controllers, giving them a reputation for durability and resistance to stick drift, something Switch 2 owners wish Nintendo would emulate. — ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026

As with all models in the three-strong lineup, the Tykun XII offers extensive customisation options, meaning each unit can be tailored to the owner. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026

Customers are still looking for a connection to the brand and, often, to the business owner behind it. — Tara Youngblood, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026