rental

1 of 2

noun

rent·​al ˈren-tᵊl 

1

: an amount paid or collected as rent

2

: something that is rented

3

: an act of renting

4

: a business that rents something

rental

2 of 2

adjective

1

a

: of or relating to rent

b

: available for rent

2

: dealing in rental property

a rental agency

Examples of rental in a Sentence

Noun

thousands of dollars paid in rental

There are restrictions against rentals to people with pets.

The movie is available for rental.

Boat rentals are available on the island.

I had a rental while my car was being repaired.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Some property owners might take buyouts, but people who earn a living from riverside vacation rentals would be giving up long-term income. —John Seabrook, New Yorker, 21 July 2025

After the close, Premier Li and the State Council announced new regulations concerning housing rentals. —Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025

Adjective

If rental cars were worthless when they were done being rented, the cost of renting would have to be a lot higher for Hertz to be profitable. —Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025

On the day before Manzano’s death, records show texts between Colbert and Anderson regarding payment for rental cars in New Orleans, according to the district attorney. —Pj Green july 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing rental

• line rental
• rental library

Rhymes for rental

• dental
• ental
• gentle
• lentil
• mental
• accidental
• compartmental
• continental
• detrimental
• elemental
• fundamental
• governmental

Kids Definition

rental

1 of 2 noun

rent·​al ˈrent-ᵊl 

1

: an amount paid or collected as rent

2

: something for rent

3

: an act of renting

rental

2 of 2 adjective

1

: of, relating to, or available for rent

a rental car

2

: dealing in rental property

a rental agency

Legal Definition

rental

1 of 2 noun

rent·​al

1

: an amount paid or collected as rent

2

: something that is rented

3

: an act of renting

4

: a business that rents something

rental

2 of 2 adjective

1

a

: of or relating to rent

b

: available for rent

rental property

2

: dealing in rental property

a rental agency