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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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
The constant banter between the occupants of the Dodgers broadcast booth has required me to mute the audio and watch the game in silence.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Police said one of the occupants, 32-year-old Christian Benavides, was in possession of a firearm and was arrested.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
An occupant of the car was a 42-year-old man from Merrimac.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
Most occupants of the area rented, living in cheap and crudely constructed buildings with inadequate or nonexistent sanitation access.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an incident involving Ford’s hands-free driver-assist system after a Mustang Mach-E driver crashed into another vehicle in Texas, killing the occupant.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 12 Apr. 2024
Twelve shell casings and one projectile were also located at the scene, Lemma said
Authorities are searching for the green Acura and the occupants should be considered armed and dangerous, the sheriff said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
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
The constant banter between the occupants of the Dodgers broadcast booth has required me to mute the audio and watch the game in silence.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Police said one of the occupants, 32-year-old Christian Benavides, was in possession of a firearm and was arrested.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
An occupant of the car was a 42-year-old man from Merrimac.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
Most occupants of the area rented, living in cheap and crudely constructed buildings with inadequate or nonexistent sanitation access.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an incident involving Ford’s hands-free driver-assist system after a Mustang Mach-E driver crashed into another vehicle in Texas, killing the occupant.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 12 Apr. 2024
Twelve shell casings and one projectile were also located at the scene, Lemma said
Authorities are searching for the green Acura and the occupants should be considered armed and dangerous, the sheriff said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Occupant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupant. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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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