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