landlord
Translation
landlord, proprietor, lessor
Examples
My landlord is increasing the rent next month.
My landlord is increasing the rent next month.
The landlord of the pub is a friendly man.
The landlord of the pub is a friendly man.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) landlord a person who rents out property My landlord is increasing the rent next month.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proprietor, lessor; Antonyms: tenant, lessee
Etymology
Comes from 'land' + 'lord'. Literally, the 'lord of the land' who rents it out.
Memory Tips
Picture a lord collecting rent from people living on his land.