leasing

noun

leas·​ing ˈlē-siŋ How to pronounce leasing (audio)
-ziŋ
archaic
: the act of lying
also : lie, falsehood

Examples of leasing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Holly Rome, executive for national retail leasing for real estate company JLL, said The Boundary does not have any tenants signed yet. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2024 Arizona water officials have said the leasing authority is a key component of the settlement. Susan Montoya Bryan, Fortune, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for leasing 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'leasing.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lesing, from Old English lēasung, from lēasian to lie, from lēas false

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leasing was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near leasing

Cite this Entry

“Leasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leasing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!