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Definition of owner

owner

/ˈoʊnər/
own · er
Plural:owners
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Adjective:own
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• noun

1

A person or legal entity that has the rightful title, possession, and control over a piece of property, business, or asset.

Example

"The owner of the historic bookstore decided to retire and sell the business to a longtime employee."

2

A person who keeps, cares for, and has legal responsibility for a domestic animal or pet.

Example

"The lost dog was quickly reunited with its grateful owner thanks to the identification tag on its collar."

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• Rhymes for owner

• Nearby Words

owllike
own
ownable
owner
ownerless
ownership
ox

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'ownere', formed from the verb 'owen' (from Old English 'āgnian', meaning 'to possess' or 'to make one's own') combined with the agent suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Owner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/owner
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