loaner

noun

loan·​er ˈlō-nər How to pronounce loaner (audio)
: 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 In fact, some of the apps even encourage loaners and renters to meet in person to exchange goods, rather than ship, if only to lower the transactions’ carbon footprint. Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 31 Aug. 2023 The fire district has three life jacket loaner stations along the South Santiam River. Austindedios, oregonlive, 26 Jan. 2023 An arriving officer talked to the caller, who said the shop lent out a loaner car to a customer who was having work done on their vehicle. John Benson, cleveland, 4 Aug. 2023 Rooms come with loaner pet beds and bowls, doggy waste bags, and easy access to pet walkers or sitters via the Kimpton brand’s partnership with WAG!, granting travelers a complimentary month of WAG! Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 18 May 2023 Sailing center volunteers zipped adults in loaner vests. Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Apr. 2023 Keep in mind that some safari operators provide guests with loaner binoculars, too, so check with your company before purchasing your own pair. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023 Sweet welcomed them and tugged Soriano into a shed filled with loaner dresses and other accessories. Marisa Gerber, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2023 There are 60 tackle loaner sites around the state, some of which also loan out additional fishing equipment. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 25 May 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of loaner was in 1915

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“Loaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loaner. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.

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