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Landlord

noun
/ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Meaning

a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
A person who owns and rents out land, buildings, or accommodation.

Example Sentences

The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.

The landlord increased the rent for all tenants this year.

Example Expressions

the landlord's word is law

Synonyms

property owner, lessor, proprietor, host, owner, landowner, property-holder
Entry 1
property owner, lessor, proprietor, host
Entry 2
owner, lessor, proprietor, landowner, property-holder

Antonyms

tenant, renter, lodger, lessee
Entry 1
tenant, renter, lodger, lessee
Entry 2
tenant, renter, lessee

Collocations

responsible landlord, apartment landlord, commercial landlord, landlord and tenant, landlord duties, landlord agreement, friendly landlord
Entry 1
responsible landlord, apartment landlord, commercial landlord
Entry 2
landlord and tenant, landlord duties, landlord agreement, friendly landlord

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