loaner

noun

loan·​er ˈlō-nər 

: 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

Most hotels also offer loaner bikes or are within walking distance of restaurants and beaches. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Complimentary loaner bikes are also available for pedaling around the area. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Participants may bring their own fishing equipment or borrow loaner tackle and rods while supplies last, organizers said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

The Monaco earns extra points for its pooch-friendly approach, along with its PUBLIC loaner bikes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for loaner

• donor
• kroner
• kronor
• loner
• owner
• stoner
• toner
• homeowner
• landowner
• shipowner