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noun

owner

Someone who possesses something as property.

The owner of the house plants flowers beside the porch.

Etymology
ownEnglishpossess
+erEnglishperson who

Owner adds the person-forming ending -er to own. The noun identifies the person who holds something as property.

More examples

  • We returned the lost wallet to its owner.
  • The store's new owner plans to hire more workers.
  • Dog owners must keep their pets on leashes here.

Forms

owner · owners

own verb — To possess something as your property.

ownership noun — The state of having something as property.

Similar words

proprietor
Usually refers to someone who owns and runs a business.
possessor
May simply hold something without legally owning it.