Meaning & use

landlord

noun·Everyday

A person or company that owns property and rents it out to tenants.

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The landlord agreed to fix the leaking faucet within the week.

Tenants must give their landlord thirty days' notice before moving out.

A note on using this word

"Landlady" is the traditional term for a female landlord, though "landlord" is now often used regardless of gender.

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