landlord
US /ˈlændlɔːrd/UK /ˈlændlɔːd/
Definition
a landowner who leases to others
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Tenants must obtain written consent from the landlord before making alterations to the apartment.
Synonyms
- property ownerhaving a meaning similar to landlord
- lessorsomeone who grants a lease
Collocations
- Easy good landlorddescribing good landlord (benefit)
- Medium contact the landlordto contact the landlord, meaning to be in or establish communication with
- Hard landlord and tenant disputedescribing landlord and tenant dispute (a landowner who leases to others)
- Very Hard absentee landlord neglectdescribing absentee landlord neglect (one that is absent or not in residence)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.