occupant
noun
oc·cu·pant
ˈä-kyə-pənt 
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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Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election, said he had been briefed on the situation and appeared on the scene in a video posted to social media, telling occupants of the building to remain inside as law enforcement conducted a search.
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Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 29 July 2025
One individual was already outside and confirmed that there were no other occupants inside.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
Meanwhile, no arrests have been made in the case of the three suspects who trespassed on Glo’s residence — where they were met with gunfire by an occupant — on the day of the burglary.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 July 2025
Klipsch Klipsch’s first auto application in the Infiniti QX80 luxury SUV promises the ability to create separate sound zones so the driver can engage in hands-free phone calls while other occupants enjoy music at undiminished volume.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
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Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 29 July 2025
One individual was already outside and confirmed that there were no other occupants inside.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
Meanwhile, no arrests have been made in the case of the three suspects who trespassed on Glo’s residence — where they were met with gunfire by an occupant — on the day of the burglary.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 July 2025
Klipsch Klipsch’s first auto application in the Infiniti QX80 luxury SUV promises the ability to create separate sound zones so the driver can engage in hands-free phone calls while other occupants enjoy music at undiminished volume.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
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“Occupant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupant. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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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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