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
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
The rental of Only Murders at ABC is similar to what CBS has done with Paramount Network’s Yellowstone and Paramount+’s SEAL Team in the fall, helping fill out primetime lineups affected by the strikes.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2023
Options For Breaking Into The Market Here are 10 ways to break into the market for those considering expanding into short-term rentals in Dubai.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
The last time a Yankee wore No. 18 was late in 2022 when Andrew Benintendi wore it as a rental.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2023
The super-rich aren’t just snapping up rentals in London Town, though.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2023
Short-term rentals are banned (though they’re permitted in neighboring areas).
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023
Short-term rentals are divided into categories, primarily hosted and unhosted.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Nov. 2023
Bunch said during debate that even if short-term rentals were banned, that is no guarantee housing prices would drop.
—Doug Thompson, arkansasonline.com, 22 Nov. 2023
Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2023
Owners will also have the option of entering their home into the resort’s rental program for short- or long-term stays.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2023
Indeed, some experts suggest that millennials yearn for homeownership as a reprieve from runaway rental prices.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2023
Examples include things like a second free night benefit, discounts on stays booked with points and perks for other travel expenses like flights and rental cars.
—Ben Luthi, wsj.com, 3 Dec. 2023
Choosing higher quality apartments entails higher rental payments, akin to a higher quality climate with lower global temperatures.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen hopes to incentivize short-term rental owners to use their units as temporary housing as victims of the wildfires continue to face housing insecurity issues.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 29 Nov. 2023
Under the proposal, the police permit would be issued to the operator of the short-term rental unit.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2023
After the war, the building was turned into rental apartments.
—Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023
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Noun
Book a rental in Rockport to stay just steps from the sand.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
The rental of Only Murders at ABC is similar to what CBS has done with Paramount Network’s Yellowstone and Paramount+’s SEAL Team in the fall, helping fill out primetime lineups affected by the strikes.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2023
Options For Breaking Into The Market Here are 10 ways to break into the market for those considering expanding into short-term rentals in Dubai.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
The last time a Yankee wore No. 18 was late in 2022 when Andrew Benintendi wore it as a rental.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2023
The super-rich aren’t just snapping up rentals in London Town, though.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2023
Short-term rentals are banned (though they’re permitted in neighboring areas).
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023
Short-term rentals are divided into categories, primarily hosted and unhosted.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Nov. 2023
Bunch said during debate that even if short-term rentals were banned, that is no guarantee housing prices would drop.
—Doug Thompson, arkansasonline.com, 22 Nov. 2023
Adjective
My folding cutting board has come in handy at picnics, in hotel rooms, or in less-than-desirable rental kitchens.
—Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2023
Owners will also have the option of entering their home into the resort’s rental program for short- or long-term stays.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2023
Indeed, some experts suggest that millennials yearn for homeownership as a reprieve from runaway rental prices.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2023
Examples include things like a second free night benefit, discounts on stays booked with points and perks for other travel expenses like flights and rental cars.
—Ben Luthi, wsj.com, 3 Dec. 2023
Choosing higher quality apartments entails higher rental payments, akin to a higher quality climate with lower global temperatures.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen hopes to incentivize short-term rental owners to use their units as temporary housing as victims of the wildfires continue to face housing insecurity issues.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 29 Nov. 2023
Under the proposal, the police permit would be issued to the operator of the short-term rental unit.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2023
After the war, the building was turned into rental apartments.
—Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023
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“Rental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rental. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.
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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 adjective1
: 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 adjective1
a
: of or relating to rent
b
: available for rent
rental property
2
: dealing in rental property
a rental agency
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