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.
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AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
The vacancy rates for both rentals and for-sale housing has increased.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Working with groups like Habitat for Humanity and increasing grant access to rental vouchers, down payment assistance, and financial counseling will build housing stability and help everyone to live with dignity.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
With few hotel options nearby, vacation rentals are the move in this part of Pennsylvania.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
The vacancy rates for both rentals and for-sale housing has increased.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
These off-peak options often come with lower prices, fewer delays, lighter airport crowds, and less competition for rental cars and accommodations.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Working with groups like Habitat for Humanity and increasing grant access to rental vouchers, down payment assistance, and financial counseling will build housing stability and help everyone to live with dignity.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Rental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rental. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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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 adjective1
: of, relating to, or available for rent
a rental car
2
: dealing in rental property
a rental agency
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