for rent

phrase

: available for use or service in return for payment

Examples of for rent in a Sentence

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Police said someone is advertising a property to rent at 3512 Portsmouth Drive, but the property is not actually for rent. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 The shop offers several book clubs, events and even books for rent for book clubs. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 The concierge can arrange morning canoe outings, paddleboarding, beach tennis, and weekend yoga classes; bicycles are also available for rent to ride along the waterfront. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 Cabins on the ship were available for rent or sale, according to NBC News. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for rent

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of for rent was in 1827

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“For rent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20rent. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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