Owner
/ˈəʊnər/
Definitions
A person who legally possesses something.
/ˈəʊnər/
A person who possesses something.
The owner of the restaurant decided to close it for renovations.
💡 Simply: The owner is the boss of something. Like, if you have a cool bike, you're the owner. The person who is in charge and makes decisions about a thing.
👶 For kids: The person who has something and is in charge of it.
More Examples
The owner of the car was nowhere to be found after the accident.
The dog's owner was very concerned about its health.
How It's Used
"The owner of the company announced a new marketing strategy."
"The homeowner is responsible for property taxes."
"The dog's owner took it to the vet for a check-up."
Idioms & expressions
own up to something
To admit that you have done something wrong or that something bad has happened.
"He finally owned up to his mistake."
the owner's manual
A booklet or guide that explains how to use a product, vehicle, or appliance.
"Before you assemble the furniture, read the owner's manual."
From Middle English *owner*, *aunere*, from Old English *āgen* (own) + -er (suffix forming nouns of agency).
The word 'owner' has been used in its current sense since the Middle Ages, evolving from earlier forms that related to possession.
Memory tip
Think of the person who has the keys and the paperwork.
Word Origin
"having, possessing"