Cool MateMeaning of Landlord
a person or company that you rent a room, a house, an office, etc. from
In simple words: A person who owns a property and rents it to someone else.
Landlord in a sentence
- a buy-to-let landlord *(= who buys houses and flats in order to rent them out)*
How to use Landlord
Use 'landlord' in a formal context when discussing housing agreements. It's appropriate for legal and financial matters, but might feel odd in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
landlord + object (e.g., landlord + tenant)
Memory hint
Think of a 'land lord' who rules over a piece of land.
Related words
Synonyms for Landlord
- property owner
- landowner
- lessor
- proprietor
Opposites of Landlord
- tenant
- renter
Common mistakes with Landlord
- Confused with 'landlady' which refers specifically to a female landlord.
- Using 'landlord' in contexts unrelated to renting, like ownership without renting.
- Assuming all landlords are problematic; not all landlords behave poorly.
Landlord appears in
Landlord in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مالك العقار
شخص يمتلك عقارًا ويؤجره لشخص آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বাড়িওয়ালা
একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি একটি সম্পত্তির মালিক এবং অন্য কাউকে ভাড়া দেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Vermieter
Jemand, dem eine Immobilie gehört und der sie an jemand anderen vermietet.
- SpanishEspañol
Propietario
Una persona que es dueña de una propiedad y se la alquila a otra persona.
- Persianفارسی
مالک، موجر
شخصی که مالک یک ملک است و آن را به شخص دیگری اجاره میدهد.
- FrenchFrançais
Propriétaire
Quelqu'un qui possède un bien immobilier et le loue à quelqu'un d'autre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मकान मालिक
एक व्यक्ति जिसके पास कोई संपत्ति है और वह उसे किसी और को किराए पर देता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Proprietario
Una persona che possiede una proprietà e la affitta a qualcun altro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Proprietário
Uma pessoa que é dona de um imóvel e o aluga para outra pessoa.
- RussianРусский
Арендодатель
Человек, который владеет недвижимостью и сдает ее кому-то другому.
- Urduاردو
مالکِ مکان
وہ شخص جس کی کوئی جائیداد ہو اور وہ اسے کسی اور کو کرائے پر دے۔
- Chinese中文
房东
拥有房产并将其租给他人的人。
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
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To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Landlord
What does Landlord mean?
A person who owns a property and rents it to someone else.
What is the definition of Landlord?
a person or company that you rent a room, a house, an office, etc. from
How do you use Landlord in a sentence?
a buy-to-let landlord *(= who buys houses and flats in order to rent them out)*
What are synonyms for Landlord?
Common alternatives include property owner, landowner, lessor, proprietor.
What is the opposite of Landlord?
Opposite meanings include tenant, renter.
What words go with Landlord?
It commonly pairs with private, local, unscrupulous, pub, serve somebody.
What are common mistakes when using Landlord?
Confused with 'landlady' which refers specifically to a female landlord. Using 'landlord' in contexts unrelated to renting, like ownership without renting. Assuming all landlords are problematic; not all landlords behave poorly.
How do you pronounce Landlord?
US: /["/ˈlændlɔːrd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlændlɔːd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Landlord?
Use 'landlord' in a formal context when discussing housing agreements. It's appropriate for legal and financial matters, but might feel odd in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Landlord?
"Landlord" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.