owner Meaning & Definition
/ˈoʊnɚ/
What Does Owner Mean?
As a noun, owner means One who owns something. It can also mean The captain of a ship.
Quick Facts About Owner
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈoʊnɚ/ |
| Synonyms | proprietor and possessor |
| Plural | owners |
Owner Definition (Noun)
- One who owns something.
The police recovered the stolen car and returned it to its owner.
- The captain of a ship.
Synonyms of Owner
Owner synonyms and antonyms →Owner in a Sentence
The police recovered the stolen car and returned it to its owner.
Word Forms & Grammar
owner (plural owners)
Words That Rhyme With Owner
Origin of Owner
Inherited from Middle English ouner, from Old English āgnere. By surface analysis, own + -er, though etymologically own is a back-formation from owner.
Questions People Ask About Owner
What part of speech is owner?
Owner is a noun.
What is another word for owner?
Close synonyms of owner are proprietor and possessor. See the full list of owner synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of owner?
The plural of owner is owners.