homeowner

noun

home·​own·​er ˈhōm-ˌō-nər 

: a person who owns a home

city regulations affecting homeowners and renters

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

ˈhōm-ˌō-nər-ˌship 

noun

or home ownership

… unable to attain the upward mobility and financial stability that homeownership brought to previous American generations.

—Kirstin Downey

Examples of homeowner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The former president of one of the largest homeowners associations in Florida — and her husband — admitted in court on Thursday afternoon to their roles in fleecing $2 million from residents’ monthly maintenance fees. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026

For homeowners tired of robotic mowers that demand nearly as much effort as traditional ones, the K1 is a genuine upgrade. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026

Because of this, many homeowners switch their lawns to clover lawns. —Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026

Fire Chief Bill Anaszewicz said the department worked with the homeowner and the village’s Community Development Department to gain approval to use the property for training purposes before it is razed for new construction. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing homeowner

• homeowner's insurance

Rhymes for homeowner

• landowner
• shipowner
• donor
• kroner
• kronor
• loner
• owner
• stoner
• toner