homeowner

noun

home·​own·​er ˈhōm-ˌō-nər How to pronounce homeowner (audio)
: a person who owns a home
Most homeowners take a pretty relaxed approach to the back of the house, even if they spend more time there than they do out front.Deborah Baldwin
homeowners insurance
homeownership noun
or home ownership
… unable to attain the upward mobility and financial stability that homeownership brought to previous American generations. Kirstin Downey

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From homeowners seeking cost savings and environmental benefits to businesses prioritizing grid stability and revenue streams, each target audience possesses its motivations. Amber Mullaney, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 For existing homeowners, particularly those who are locked into lower interest loans, the rapid increase in housing costs has been mostly beneficial. Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 May 2025 Today’s top stories Did insurers collude to force homeowners onto the state insurance plan? Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025 State Farm, one of California’s leading home insurers, is set to implement a 17% homeowner rate increase following Commissioner Lara’s emergency interim rate approval. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for homeowner

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of homeowner was in 1850

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“Homeowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homeowner. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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