: 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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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 Tennis, pickleball, two fitness centers, and a car-free waterside path for cycling on the hotel’s loaner bikes provide recreational options. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026 It’s located right on Route 66 and has that throwback feel road-trippers crave, with heated outdoor pools, fire pits, loaner bikes, and lawn games. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 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 See All Example Sentences for loaner

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 17 Jul. 2026.

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