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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Police have asked that anyone with information about the van or the occupants contact the department by calling (501) 982-3191 or calling the after hours number at (501) 985-2802.
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Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 24 Apr. 2024
No injuries were reported, said the State Patrol, but the car's driver, who was the only occupant, was transported to a local hospital in St. Paul for evaluation.
—USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
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Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 24 Apr. 2024
No injuries were reported, said the State Patrol, but the car's driver, who was the only occupant, was transported to a local hospital in St. Paul for evaluation.
—USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Occupant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupant. Accessed 5 May. 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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