occupant — a person who resides or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, place, etc., at a given time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who resides or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, place, etc., at a given time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
Example Sentences
- The car's occupant was singing loudly with the windows down.
- The apartment's previous occupant left behind a pet goldfish and a love letter.
- Each elevator occupant stared at the floor numbers in awkward silence.
occupant
NOUN[/ˈɑːkjəpənt/]
a person who resides or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, place, etc., at a given time
The occupant of the cabin watches the storm outside.
Each quiet occupant shapes the moment — a simple presence can become the movement.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'occupare' meaning 'to seize, take possession of, or occupy,' combined with the present participle suffix '-ant' meaning 'one who performs an action.'
Breakdown
occup- (occupy, from Latin occupare meaning to seize/take) + -ant (one who, agent noun suffix) = occupant (one who occupies)
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📝Examples
“The car's occupant was singing loudly with the windows down.”
“The apartment's previous occupant left behind a pet goldfish and a love letter.”
“Each elevator occupant stared at the floor numbers in awkward silence.”
“The office building requires all occupants to evacuate during fire drills.”
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