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landlord
noun land·lord \-ˌlȯrd\
: a person who owns a house, apartment, etc., and rents it to other people
: a man who runs an inn, pub, or rooming house
Full Definition of LANDLORD
1
: the owner of property (as land, houses, or apartments) that is leased or rented to another
2
: the master of an inn or lodging house : innkeeper
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First Known Use of LANDLORD
before 12th century
Rhymes with LANDLORD
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LANDLORD Defined for Kids
landlord
noun land·lord \ˈland-ˌlȯrd\
Definition of LANDLORD for Kids
1
: a person who owns land or houses and rents them to other people
2
: a person who runs an inn or rooming house
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