Word forms: plural owners1. countable nounThe owner of something is the person to whom it belongs.
The owner of the store was sweeping his floor when I walked in. [+ of]
Every pet owner knows their animal has its own personality.
New owners will have to wait until September before moving in.
Synonyms: possessor, holder, proprietor, freeholder More Synonyms of owner
2. See also home owner, landowner