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owner

noun
OH-nur/ˈoʊnɚ/UKOH-nuh/ˈəʊnə/

Pluralowners

3 meanings of owner

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  1. 1
    nouncountable
    A person who owns something and can decide how it is used.

    Like the kid whose name is on the toy: it belongs to them.

    The owner of the shop opened the doors early today.

    The new owners painted the whole house over the weekend.

    UsageSay the owner of the shop, or the shop owner.

    Similarproprietor, possessor, holder

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Less common meanings

  1. 2
    nounslang
    Sailors' slang for the captain in command of a ship.
  2. 3
    nounPhilippines
    Short for owner-type jeepney: a small jeep meant for private use rather than carrying paying passengers.

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Origin

From the Old English word "āgnere", which became "ouner" in Middle English.

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact

  • Wiktionary identifies "own + -er" as surface analysis; it traces "owner" through Middle English "ouner" to Old English "āgnere". en.wiktionary.org