Definition of Occupant

someone who lives or is currently in a house or other structure

Examples of Occupant in a sentence

Once the occupant realized the apartment building was on fire, she knew it was imperative to leave her possessions behind and exit the building immediately.  🔊

After the robbery, the police officers knocked on the door asking the occupant about whether he saw anything suspicious on the night of the crime.  🔊

State troopers may ask any occupant in the car for identification if there is unusual behavior from anyone in the car.  🔊

The occupant tried to explain to the home loan company that she was merely a tenant and did not own the house.  🔊

It was believed that an occupant was living in the haunted house, but some people believed it was a ghost.  🔊

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