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

But virtual outlets aren’t the only secret to snagging discount designer bags—some department stores and rental services also offer amazing deals, too. —Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026

Tiffani Speller runs two short-term rentals in Texas and stages custom celebrations for guests—birthdays, proposals, anniversaries. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026

Adjective

The temporary two-month notice requirement, crafted in direct response to Operation Metro Surge and its impact on low-income renters, has yet to be voted upon, given objections from the city’s largest rental property owner. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026

Many young visitors to ancient palaces and other tourist attractions in Seoul can also be seen borrowing hanbok from rental stores, while some fashion brands have reinterpreted it for a modern lifestyle. —Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026

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