owner owner /ˈoʊnɝ/

noun

1. () (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business  ( proprietor , owner )
   (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
    He is the owner of a chain of restaurants
   he is the owner of a chain of restaurants
   
2. () A person who owns something  ( possessor , owner )
   a person who owns something
    They are searching for the owner of the car
   they are searching for the owner of the car
    Who is the owner of that friendly smile?
   who is the owner of that friendly smile?