: something (such as a car or a watch) that is lent especially as a replacement for something being repaired

Examples of loaner in a Sentence

The car he's driving is a loaner. His own car was damaged in an accident.
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Take advantage of the free loaner bikes, and the new bike maps, to take a tour of the town, and eat up at The Courtney Room, which has won several awards since opening in 2018, including being a ‘100 Best Restaurants in Canada’ for 2019. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Cox Automotive uses loaner vehicles from manufacturers for evaluation and testing purposes. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026 These loaners dramatically improved his play, leading to his best scores in a year, with shots flying 10 yards further, straighter, and higher. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Guests often find loaner beds, food and water bowls, waste bags and lists of nearby pet-friendly businesses at check-in. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loaner

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of loaner was in 1915

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“Loaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loaner. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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