householder

Everyday

A person who owns or rents a house and is responsible for it. tree →

In the lessons

Used in official letters, news and adult life: «the council has written to all householders». In maths and money problems a householder pays bills, rent or a mortgage. Phrases: local householders, every householder.

Examples

• The council sent a letter to every householder about recycling. tree →
• Householders must keep the footpath outside their house clear. tree →
• Each householder pays a water bill. tree →
• The householder came out to see why the dog was barking. tree →
• Many householders put solar panels on their roofs. tree →
• "Good, my son!" replied the prince, "thou wilt make a careful householder." tree →

Note

Compound: house + holder. A formal word; in speech people say «homeowner» or «the people who live there». Related: household (all the people living in a home).