: 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
My loaner was fitted with the £1,050 ($1,413) optional ST Handling Pack, adding lovely 19-inch alloy wheels, KW coilover suspension, illuminated door plates, a round steering wheel and a black roof.
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
My loaner returned highs of 58 mpg and delivered a 47 mpg average over the week.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The company promotes wellness through fitness reimbursements, an onsite gym, loaner bikes, treadmill and standing desks, fitness classes, and perks like free fresh fruit and employment anniversary chair massages.
—Paul Shepherd, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
During a typical road test, Romans noticed that his 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV loaner was accelerating on its own.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
My loaner returned highs of 58 mpg and delivered a 47 mpg average over the week.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The company promotes wellness through fitness reimbursements, an onsite gym, loaner bikes, treadmill and standing desks, fitness classes, and perks like free fresh fruit and employment anniversary chair massages.
—Paul Shepherd, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
During a typical road test, Romans noticed that his 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV loaner was accelerating on its own.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for loaner
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“Loaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loaner. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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