: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
After an inquiry from a reporter, Kia said it, too, would provide loaners.
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Tom Krisher, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
For at least the next six months, the airline will make specialized cushions available to install on its loaner chairs if a traveler’s personal wheelchair is unusable or unavailable after their flight.
—USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
Consumers praised dealerships for comfort — defined by clean, attractive spaces and the availability of loaner vehicles.
—USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
Those include the right of immediate notification when a wheelchair is lost or damaged, the right to a loaner and the right to choose how the wheelchair is repaired.
—Gregory Wallace, CNN, 29 Feb. 2024
There’s not much in the way of luxury resort life here, but Beach Place Guesthouses promise a lovely oceanfront stay with hammocks and palm trees everywhere and loaner surfboards at the ready.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2024
Not totally abnormal These kinds of terms are actually not so out of the ordinary for loaner hardware from a company, especially pre-release loaner hardware.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 28 July 2023
At open play in Glendale, loaner paddles and balls are available for anyone who needs them.
—Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
The loaner caused the pressure sore to worsen and led to several other issues, including muscle spasms, edema and an inability to eat.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Tom Krisher, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
For at least the next six months, the airline will make specialized cushions available to install on its loaner chairs if a traveler’s personal wheelchair is unusable or unavailable after their flight.
—USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
Consumers praised dealerships for comfort — defined by clean, attractive spaces and the availability of loaner vehicles.
—USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
Those include the right of immediate notification when a wheelchair is lost or damaged, the right to a loaner and the right to choose how the wheelchair is repaired.
—Gregory Wallace, CNN, 29 Feb. 2024
There’s not much in the way of luxury resort life here, but Beach Place Guesthouses promise a lovely oceanfront stay with hammocks and palm trees everywhere and loaner surfboards at the ready.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2024
Not totally abnormal These kinds of terms are actually not so out of the ordinary for loaner hardware from a company, especially pre-release loaner hardware.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 28 July 2023
At open play in Glendale, loaner paddles and balls are available for anyone who needs them.
—Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
The loaner caused the pressure sore to worsen and led to several other issues, including muscle spasms, edema and an inability to eat.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1915, in the meaning defined above
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“Loaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loaner. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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