owner-built
|own-er-built|
🇺🇸
/ˈoʊnər bɪlt/
🇬🇧
/ˈəʊnə bɪlt/
self-constructed
Etymology
'owner-built' originates from the combination of 'owner' and 'built', where 'owner' refers to the person who possesses something, and 'built' is the past participle of 'build', meaning to construct.
The term 'owner-built' has been used in modern English to describe structures built by their owners, emphasizing personal involvement in construction.
Initially, it meant 'constructed by the owner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed by the owner, typically referring to a building or structure that is built by the person who will occupy it.
The owner-built house took several years to complete.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 06:27