homeowners

Meanings

1. 1nounplural

   People who own the house or apartment they live in.

   Grammar: This is the plural form of the countable noun 'homeowner'; use it with plural verbs and pronouns.

   Patterns

   • homeowners in a place
   • homeowners with a mortgage
   • help for homeowners

   Many homeowners are struggling with rising mortgage payments.

   The new tax rule mainly affects homeowners in big cities.

   Homeowners are responsible for repairing their own roofs.

2. 2nounplural

   People who own one or more houses or apartments, especially as investments.

   Grammar: Use this sense when the focus is on ownership rather than living in the property.

   Patterns

   • wealthy homeowners
   • homeowners and renters

   Wealthy homeowners often buy second properties in the countryside.

   The policy favors homeowners over renters.

Word forms

Common combinations

homeowners insurance

Homeowners insurance covers damage from fires and storms.

first-time homeowners

First-time homeowners often need help with the paperwork.

homeowners association

The homeowners association sets rules for the neighborhood.

low-income homeowners

The program offers low-income homeowners help with repairs.

Synonyms and how they differ

property owners

Broader; it can include owners of land or commercial buildings, not just homes.

householders

More British and often means the person who runs the household, whether they own it or not.

Opposites

Word family

homeowner noun

One person who owns the home they live in.

homeownership noun

The state of owning your own home.

Commonly confused: homeowners or householders?

Practice

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