LESSOR Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

lessor

noun

ˈle-ˌsȯr

Definition of lessor

as in landlord

the owner of land or housing that is rented to another lessors are free to charge as much as they want for a house

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Recent Examples of lessor The event served as a key moment for the company to deepen relationships across the North American aviation ecosystem, engaging directly with airlines, lessors, and maintenance providers. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 Eighty-two of Spirit’s 131-plane fleet were leased and will be returned to their lessors; the 49 remaining planes owned by the airline will be sold off. — Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 4 May 2026 Dubai Aerospace Enterprise — owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, the emirate’s sovereign wealth fund — is the world’s third-largest aircraft lessor and, like its peers, has expanded through acquisitions. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026 In a wet lease, the lessor is responsible for providing the plane as well as the crew, maintenance and insurance. — Peter Guo, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lessor

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landlord

Noun

If your washing machine breaks or there is a leak in your ceiling, your landlord will be responsible for paying to replace it or fix the problem.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Nevertheless, a group of landlords is suing the board seeking to reverse the decision.

— Remy Raisner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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