shipowner

noun

ship·​own·​er ˈship-ˌō-nər How to pronounce shipowner (audio)
: the owner of a ship

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The uncertainty means that many shipowners are still erring on the side of caution, so movement through the strait is more of a trickle than a rush. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 25 June 2026 Iran’s neighbors have rejected its legitimacy and told shipowners not to interact with the body. — Alex Longley, Fortune, 20 June 2026 Attacks on vessels and other unresolved tensions could extend that timeline even further, analysts said, as shipowners weigh the risks of sending their vessels through the waters. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 June 2026 Doubts over the deal’s durability may give pause to shipowners and test the willingness of the Gulf’s energy producers to bring their infrastructure back online. — Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shipowner

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First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shipowner was circa 1530

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“Shipowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipowner. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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