loaner

noun

loan·er | \ˈlō-nər

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Definition of loaner

: 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.

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If that person is on the trail within a hundred or so miles of Asheville, Gross will drive to hand off that loaner in person. — Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, "The AT's Fairy Godmother Makes Ingenious Tents," 7 June 2018 Speed adjustments are already being implemented on loaner vehicles, which are limited to 85 mph, the website said. — Victoria Ballard, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Tesla's new speed control feature dedicated to Fort Lauderdale teen," 1 July 2018 There’s a 1,000-foot gym, a fleet of public loaner bikes and yoga mats in each room. — New York Times, "At a Denver Hotel, Art, Yoga Mats and Loaner Bikes," 7 Apr. 2018 Ruttenberg said she was offered a loaner but did not accept it. — Ron Hurtibise, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Despite danger, airbag parts still on back order for some car models," 18 June 2018 Riding a vintage bike (even a loaner of questionable provenance) was transcendent. — Outside Online, "Riding 100 Miles* on a 102-Year-Old Bike," 12 June 2018 Preaker and Cohle are loaners who pour their lives into these cases. — Samantha Leach, Glamour, "Sharp Objects Is the Feminist True Detective We've Been Waiting For," 8 July 2018 My loaner was a singlespeed; a simple, easy roller. — Michael Calore, WIRED, "This Bike's Light-Up Fork Will Never Leave You in the Dark," 29 June 2018 Experienced professionals can equip loaners with tools and information necessary when making a large purchasing decision. — Uw Credit Union, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "We value people over profits," 21 May 2018

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The first known use of loaner was in 1915

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loaner

noun

English Language Learners Definition of loaner

: something (such as a car) that is loaned to someone as a replacement for something that is being repaired

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