Definition

A person or company that owns a ship.

Example

The shipowner decided to invest in a new cargo vessel.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new shipowner in town?

Yeah, I heard he owns a fleet of cargo ships!

That sounds impressive; I wonder how he got started as a shipowner.

It must be a tough business, but I bet it's rewarding too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shipowner → It is formed from "ship" (from Old English *scip*, meaning a vessel for traveling on water) and "owner" (from Old English *agan*, meaning to possess). The word "shipowner" refers to a person who possesses or owns a ship.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'possesses' ('owner') a 'vessel for traveling on water' ('ship') — that's what a shipowner is.

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