Owner
noun
Someone who owns something, has it as their possession.
She is the owner of a famous fashion brand
Often appears as...
- property owner
- vehicle owner
noun
The person legally in charge of a business or company.
As the owner of the company, he took responsibility for the failure
Often appears as...
- small business owner
- shop owner
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The person who owns and takes care of a pet.
The dog's owner rushed him to the vet when he fell sick
Often appears as...
- dog owner
- pet owner
noun
Someone who owns something, has it as their possession.
She is the owner of a famous fashion brand
Often appears as...
- property owner
- vehicle owner
noun
The person legally in charge of a business or company.
As the owner of the company, he took responsibility for the failure
Often appears as...
- small business owner
- shop owner
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The person who owns and takes care of a pet.
The dog's owner rushed him to the vet when he fell sick
Often appears as...
- dog owner
- pet owner
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Ownership Implication
Using 'owner' implies the person has legal rights and control over the item.
The new phone's owner wasn't worried about theft, as they had all the paperwork.
Pro Tip 2/3Possession vs. Ownership
'Owner' means actually having ownership, which is more than just having something with you.
He found a lost wallet, but he isn't the wallet's owner.
Pro Tip 3/3Pride Connotation
When calling someone an owner, it often suggests pride and responsibility for the owned thing.
The car owner waxed his vintage vehicle with a smile.
Pro Tip 1/3Ownership Implication
Using 'owner' implies the person has legal rights and control over the item.
The new phone's owner wasn't worried about theft, as they had all the paperwork.
Pro Tip 2/3Possession vs. Ownership
'Owner' means actually having ownership, which is more than just having something with you.
He found a lost wallet, but he isn't the wallet's owner.
Pro Tip 3/3Pride Connotation
When calling someone an owner, it often suggests pride and responsibility for the owned thing.
The car owner waxed his vintage vehicle with a smile.
Pro Tip 1/3Ownership Implication
Using 'owner' implies the person has legal rights and control over the item.
The new phone's owner wasn't worried about theft, as they had all the paperwork.
Pro Tip 2/3Possession vs. Ownership
'Owner' means actually having ownership, which is more than just having something with you.
He found a lost wallet, but he isn't the wallet's owner.
Pro Tip 3/3Pride Connotation
When calling someone an owner, it often suggests pride and responsibility for the owned thing.
The car owner waxed his vintage vehicle with a smile.
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Video examples
How exposing anonymous...
like opening bank accounts, buying and owning assets, and transferring money. What's more, it can be listed as the owner of other companies, including ones opened in places with stricter disclosure rules. This allows someone to create a complex world-wide chain of ownership that can take years to unravel.
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Why are we so attached...
were somehow imbued with the essence of their former celebrity owners. For similar reasons, many of us are reluctant to part with family heirlooms which help us feel connected to lost loved ones. These beliefs can even alter our perception of the physical world and change our athletic abilities.
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What is a gift economy?...
making dangerous canoe journeys across miles of ocean to exchange shell necklaces and arm bands. The items traded through this process, known as the kula ring, have no practical use, but derive importance from their original owners and carry an obligation to continue the exchange.
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Margaret Stewart: How...
simply a question of ownership, it's a complex web of relationships and a critical part of our cultural landscape. YouTube cares deeply about the rights of content owners, but in order to give them choices about what they can do with copies, mashups and more,
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The power in your name PIPE...
overcome hardships here but make something not only for ourselves but for the country of the whole yamakasi she does two things here one is she helps local business owners early-stage tech startups achieve high growth so that
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Best Of Oceans PIPE BBC...
it's the world's largest bony fish as it grows it gains an incredible 1 kilogram per day it's mean food is jellyfish so T Ernie thinks sunfish might be venturing down here to feed owner but today that after something else
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Why Do Cats Miaow? PIPE...
there's one thing that almost every owner in the study said they did. Did you go hunting today? Talk back. Pretty girl. Are you a pretty girl? Are you Momma's pretty girl? Pixie, you lovely girl. Yes!
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Pampered Pets PIPE National...
Virginia the most luxurious largest pet resort in the probably in the world we have a truly dedicated staff that loves animals we hear many customers and dog owners say you know my dog is so happy
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How Do Goldfish Flirt? PIPE...
experiments revealed that goldfish recognize their owners they have surprisingly good memories to five months are long they're extendable jaw help suck up food the edible bets are
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
owner in the study said they did did you go hunting today talk back good to go you're pretty cool your mama's pretty go big see you lovely girl yeah talking comes naturally to us
Video examples
How exposing anonymous...
like opening bank accounts, buying and owning assets, and transferring money. What's more, it can be listed as the owner of other companies, including ones opened in places with stricter disclosure rules. This allows someone to create a complex world-wide chain of ownership that can take years to unravel.
Video examples
Why are we so attached...
were somehow imbued with the essence of their former celebrity owners. For similar reasons, many of us are reluctant to part with family heirlooms which help us feel connected to lost loved ones. These beliefs can even alter our perception of the physical world and change our athletic abilities.
Video examples
What is a gift economy?...
making dangerous canoe journeys across miles of ocean to exchange shell necklaces and arm bands. The items traded through this process, known as the kula ring, have no practical use, but derive importance from their original owners and carry an obligation to continue the exchange.
Video examples
Margaret Stewart: How...
simply a question of ownership, it's a complex web of relationships and a critical part of our cultural landscape. YouTube cares deeply about the rights of content owners, but in order to give them choices about what they can do with copies, mashups and more,
Video examples
The power in your name PIPE...
overcome hardships here but make something not only for ourselves but for the country of the whole yamakasi she does two things here one is she helps local business owners early-stage tech startups achieve high growth so that
Video examples
Best Of Oceans PIPE BBC...
it's the world's largest bony fish as it grows it gains an incredible 1 kilogram per day it's mean food is jellyfish so T Ernie thinks sunfish might be venturing down here to feed owner but today that after something else
Video examples
Why Do Cats Miaow? PIPE...
there's one thing that almost every owner in the study said they did. Did you go hunting today? Talk back. Pretty girl. Are you a pretty girl? Are you Momma's pretty girl? Pixie, you lovely girl. Yes!
Video examples
Pampered Pets PIPE National...
Virginia the most luxurious largest pet resort in the probably in the world we have a truly dedicated staff that loves animals we hear many customers and dog owners say you know my dog is so happy
Video examples
How Do Goldfish Flirt? PIPE...
experiments revealed that goldfish recognize their owners they have surprisingly good memories to five months are long they're extendable jaw help suck up food the edible bets are
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
owner in the study said they did did you go hunting today talk back good to go you're pretty cool your mama's pretty go big see you lovely girl yeah talking comes naturally to us
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Jim Irsay
American Businessman
There's this myth that there's no loyalty in football. Well, there's tremendous loyalty and emotion and respect that go into the coaches and players you've gone into battle with. But as an owner, you have to make the decisions that are the right ones for the organization, that are the right ones that will help you win.
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Clayton Kershaw
American Athlete
There's a responsibility to the coaches, to the organization, to the front office, to the owners, to everybody who believes in you enough to give you what you've gotten, to the fans that show up every day and pay to watch you play - all those things combined. It's not fair to take a day off.
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John Isner
American Athlete
I love building a team around me, and being able to support a group of people is one of the best feelings I've come to know during my career; I imagine this is what a lot of business owners can relate to this.
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John Liu
American Politician
It is my hope that by reducing the tax burden on small business owners that we can help them grow their businesses and, in doing so, create jobs.
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Jeffrey Lurie
American Businessman
I'm an owner that tends to absolutely be supportive of a coach and his vision if it's a real sharp and smart vision. I really believe in that.
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Jon Taffer
American Businessman
The fact of the matter is that the most important responsibility a bar owner has is public safety and the safety of the people in it.
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Emma Hayes
English Businesswoman
I am excited for Chelsea's future. Our owner is a big fan of women's football and he's always asking me what he can do to help.
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Sam Allardyce
English Businessman
Ambition is important for any manager or coach, owner or director.
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Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
The good old days, when each idea had an owner, are gone forever.
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Pitbull
American Musician
My owner is life and that's what I fight for.
Quote examples
Jim Irsay
American Businessman
There's this myth that there's no loyalty in football. Well, there's tremendous loyalty and emotion and respect that go into the coaches and players you've gone into battle with. But as an owner, you have to make the decisions that are the right ones for the organization, that are the right ones that will help you win.
Quote examples
Clayton Kershaw
American Athlete
There's a responsibility to the coaches, to the organization, to the front office, to the owners, to everybody who believes in you enough to give you what you've gotten, to the fans that show up every day and pay to watch you play - all those things combined. It's not fair to take a day off.
Quote examples
John Isner
American Athlete
I love building a team around me, and being able to support a group of people is one of the best feelings I've come to know during my career; I imagine this is what a lot of business owners can relate to this.
Quote examples
John Liu
American Politician
It is my hope that by reducing the tax burden on small business owners that we can help them grow their businesses and, in doing so, create jobs.
Quote examples
Jeffrey Lurie
American Businessman
I'm an owner that tends to absolutely be supportive of a coach and his vision if it's a real sharp and smart vision. I really believe in that.
Quote examples
Jon Taffer
American Businessman
The fact of the matter is that the most important responsibility a bar owner has is public safety and the safety of the people in it.
Quote examples
Emma Hayes
English Businesswoman
I am excited for Chelsea's future. Our owner is a big fan of women's football and he's always asking me what he can do to help.
Quote examples
Sam Allardyce
English Businessman
Ambition is important for any manager or coach, owner or director.
Quote examples
Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
The good old days, when each idea had an owner, are gone forever.
Quote examples
Pitbull
American Musician
My owner is life and that's what I fight for.
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