co-owner

noun

co-own·​er ˌkō-ˈō-nər How to pronounce co-owner (audio)
plural co-owners
: a person who owns something along with one or more others
the co-owners of the property
… an association of two or more persons to carry on as co-owners a business for profit.Robert Charles Clark
co-ownership noun
co-ownership of property
a co-ownership agreement

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Velasco claimed he was owed $2 million in the filing, and several months later, another complaint filed by co-owner, Roger N. Behle Jr., alleged Anstead and Bednarski mismanaged the company's finances. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 12 May 2025 Papi Steak co-owner David Einhorn is a huge fan of Petrus wines from Bordeaux. Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 The glee on offer belies the stress behind the counter as President Donald Trump's 145% tariffs on China, which are set to trigger price increases and product shortages within a matter of a few months, co-owner Kathy Gray told ABC News. Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 May 2025 Riggins is purchasing 3 Trails Brewing from co-owners Jesse Rose, Brian Clark and Matt Medley. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for co-owner

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of co-owner was in 1799

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“Co-owner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/co-owner. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

Legal Definition

co-owner

noun
co-own·​er
ˈkō-ˌō-nər
: one of two or more individuals or entities owning property together (as by joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or tenancy by the entirety)

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