renter

noun

rent·​er ˈren-tər 

: one that rents

specifically : the lessee or tenant of property

Synonyms of renter

• tenant

Examples of renter in a Sentence

one of the renters called to tell us the hot water heater was broken

left our apartment keys at the renter's office just before leaving in the moving truck

Recent Examples on the Web

Related programming has helped more than 1,700 families through the Make It Home program, converting renters facing displacement into homeowners. — Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Our renter protections, logically, should support boosting supply. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Tenants who are current on rent can submit repair requests by certified mail, and if landlords don’t respond within about seven days, renters can file complaints with city code compliance or pursue a lawsuit in justice court. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

City Hall brought more than 200 people into the process—homeowners, renters, developers, service providers, and frontline municipal employees. — William Cogswell, Time, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing renter

• rack-renter

Rhymes for renter

• center
• centre
• enter
• stentor
• dissenter
• frequenter
• indenter
• inventor
• precentor
• preventer
• tormentor
• epicenter

Kids Definition

renter

noun

rent·​er ˈrent-ər 

: one that rents

especially : tenant