Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

owner

noun
/ˈoʊ.nər/
Definition
A person who holds or possesses something, especially property or a business.
Examples
  • The owner of the restaurant decided to expand the menu.
  • As the owner of a successful business, she had to make important decisions daily.
  • The landlord is the owner of the apartment building.
Meaning
The individual who has legal possession of a thing.
Synonyms
  • proprietor
  • holder
  • possessor
  • landlord