Proprietor

Pronunciation: /prəˈpraɪətər/

Definitions of proprietor

noun a person who owns or has the exclusive right to something, such as a business or property

Example Sentences

A1 The proprietor of the small bakery greeted every customer with a smile.

A2 The proprietors of the local grocery store are always willing to help their customers.

B1 The proprietor of the bed and breakfast was very welcoming to all the guests.

B2 The proprietors of the family-owned restaurant take pride in their homemade recipes.

C1 The proprietor of the luxury hotel ensures that every guest receives personalized service.

C2 The proprietors of the vineyard have won numerous awards for their exceptional wines.

Examples of proprietor in a Sentence

formal The proprietor of the hotel greeted us warmly upon our arrival.

informal The shop proprietor is always friendly and helpful.

slang The bar's proprietor is a cool dude who knows how to throw a party.

figurative As the proprietor of her own destiny, she made bold decisions to shape her future.

Grammatical Forms of proprietor

• past tense: proprietored
• plural: proprietors
• comparative: more proprietor
• superlative: most proprietor
• present tense: proprietor
• future tense: will proprietor
• perfect tense: have proprietored
• continuous tense: is proprietoring
• singular: proprietor
• positive degree: proprietor
• infinitive: to proprietor
• gerund: proprietoring
• participle: proprietoring

Origin and Evolution of proprietor

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'proprietor' originated from the Latin word 'proprius' meaning 'one's own'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who owned property or land, the term 'proprietor' has evolved to also include the owner or manager of a business or establishment.