C1nounformallawmoney
US/pəˈzes.ər/
UK/pəˈzes.ə/
a person who has or owns something, often a skill, quality or object
In context
The possessor of the winning ticket has one week to claim the prize.
She was the proud possessor of a rare antique violin.
The law protects the possessor of the land until a court decides.
Words that go with possessor
noun + preposition
- possessor ofHe is the possessor of a remarkable memory.
adjective + noun
- proud possessorShe is the proud possessor of three gold medals.
- rightful possessorThe court named her the rightful possessor of the house.
- lucky possessorThe lucky possessor of the ticket won a car.
- sole possessorHe was the sole possessor of the secret recipe.
- legal possessorThe legal possessor of the document must sign here.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
possessor of the shopCorrect: owner of the shop