renter

noun

rent·​er ˈren-tər How to pronounce renter (audio)
Synonyms of renternext
: one that rents
specifically : the lessee or tenant of property

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
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Under that model, homeowners could receive up to $150,000, and renters could receive up to six months of rent at the HUD Fair Market Rate. Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Why should renters in your district vote for you? Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 While renters’ insurance also covers loss of use, the amount available to a renter is typically lower, said Balber. Paris Barraza, USA Today, 26 May 2026 This is an easy way to provide shade from the blazing sun, and a good solution for renters. Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for renter

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of renter was in the 15th century

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“Renter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renter. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

renter

noun
rent·​er ˈrent-ər How to pronounce renter (audio)
: one that rents
especially : tenant

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