occupant

noun
UK: /ˈɒkjʊpənt/
US: /ˈɑːkjəpənt/

  1. A person who lives in or uses a building or part of a building.

    1. The occupant paid the rent.
    2. The building's new occupant signed a long-term lease and planned renovations.

  2. Someone who is in a place or vehicle.

    1. Every occupant of the car was injured.
    2. Police are trying to identify the other occupants of the vehicle involved in the accident.

Synonyms

resident tenant inhabitant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "occupant" in English means: A person who lives in or uses a building or part of a building., Someone who is in a place or vehicle..

The phonetic transcription of "occupant" is /ˈɒkjʊpənt/ in British English and /ˈɑːkjəpənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "occupant": resident, tenant, inhabitant.

Example usage of "occupant": "The occupant paid the rent.". More examples on the page.