NYT Dictionary

LANDLORD

/ˈlæn(d).lɔɹd/
NounVerbLAND-lordland-lord · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A person that leases real property; a lessor.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English londlord, landlorde, from Old English landhlāford, equivalent to land + lord. Cognate with Scots landlaird, Middle Low German lantlord (“homeowner, landlord”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lessorlease providerleaserpublicanbeneficiarydeedholderhosthouseholderlairdlandlady

Antonyms

tenantlessee

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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