Owner
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈoʊnɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Owner is a noun meaning One who owns something.
Meaning
One who owns something.
More Meanings
- (nautical, slang) The captain of a ship.
Example Sentences
The police recovered the stolen car and returned it to its owner.
Sometimes the sound was close, as the owner of the voice was wandering just on the outside walls of his living quarters.
The marina was filled with yachts and powerboats, sleek multihulls fitted with the latest satellite-navigation gear that would steer the owners painlessly towards similar luxury berths at Portofino and Bandol.
Word Forms
- owners
Synonyms for owner
Depending on context, synonyms include possessor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include possessor, proprietorship, property, ownership, possession, proprietary.
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