occupant
noun
oc·cu·pant
ˈä-kyə-pənt 
Synonyms
Examples of occupant in a Sentence
The apartment's previous occupant was a painter.
Both of the car's occupants were injured.
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The same study also found that these homes offer dramatic improvements in maintaining livable temperatures and keeping occupants safe during extreme weather events.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 June 2024
The driver of a Toyota Corolla, driven by a man in his 30s, entered the freeway going the wrong direction and collided with a Nissan Altima with two occupants.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacramento Bee, 3 June 2024
The occupant closed the door and contained the fire to the bedroom.
—Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
The man fired a gun inside his home but did not harm the other occupants, who left safely, according to the call.
—Julianna O'Clair, The Denver Post, 19 May 2024
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 June 2024
The driver of a Toyota Corolla, driven by a man in his 30s, entered the freeway going the wrong direction and collided with a Nissan Altima with two occupants.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacramento Bee, 3 June 2024
The occupant closed the door and contained the fire to the bedroom.
—Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
The man fired a gun inside his home but did not harm the other occupants, who left safely, according to the call.
—Julianna O'Clair, The Denver Post, 19 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for occupant
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“Occupant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupant. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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occupant
noun
oc·cu·pant
ˈäk-yə-pənt
: a person who occupies something
especially
: resident entry 2 sense 1
Legal Definition
occupant
noun
oc·cu·pant
ˈä-kyə-pənt
1
: one who occupies a particular place
an occupant of the car
the occupant of the apartment
2
: one who acquires title by occupancy
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