Word Noun
homeowner
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈhoʊˌmoʊnɝ/ UK /hˈəʊməʊnɐ/ home·own·er UK spelling homeowners
Definition
n.a person who owns the house or apartment they live in. You are a homeowner if you have bought your home rather than renting it from a landlord.
n.an individual who possesses the legal title to a private residence. Refers to the owner-occupier of a dwelling rather than a commercial landlord.
Examples
“The new homeowner spent the weekend painting the living room.”
“Local property taxes often increase when a homeowner decides to build an extension or a new garage.”
“Rising interest rates have placed a significant financial burden on the average homeowner, particularly those with variable-rate mortgages who did not lock in lower payments.”
Usage
Commonly used in the context of real estate, insurance, and local government policy.
Usage homeowner associations
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated