← ← All Words A–Z

landlord

US /ˈlændlɔːrd/UK /ˈlændlɔːd/

noun Core · B1 Nhà ở & bất động sản

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 landlord
    describing good landlord (benefit)
  • Medium contact the landlord
    to contact the landlord, meaning to be in or establish communication with
  • Hard landlord and tenant dispute
    describing landlord and tenant dispute (a landowner who leases to others)
  • Very Hard absentee landlord neglect
    describing absentee landlord neglect (one that is absent or not in residence)

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.