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
Ayana Archie, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
The duo work for the Ideal Properties Group, doing sales and rentals in Forest Hills, Rego Park, and Kew Gardens.
—Sal Cataldi, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
West said the movie brought $100,000 to the region in terms of hotels, local hires, van rentals and catering.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
Westmoreland State Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers hiking, fishing, birdwatching, camping, and boat rentals.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
Even the statistics paint a compelling picture of the vacation rental market’s growth, underscoring its increasing dominance over traditional hospitality.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The film is available for digital purchase and rental as of Tuesday and will be on Blu-Ray and DVD starting June 11.
—Lexi Carson, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Tourism taxes are charged to anybody in a Manatee County hotel, vacation rental, Airbnb and other types of short-term housing for less than six months.
—James A. Jones Jr., Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Where to see them: Both are available for streaming and rental on numerous platforms.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
The rental deal by PwC represented the second major leasing agreement at One Santana West, which is successfully attracting new tenants to Santana Row.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
Zillow reports rental payments Rey Babarro said that to benefit from the rent payment tool, people must make their payments digitally through Zillow.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
The project even boasts the short-term rental platform as a branding partner.
—Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
Companies also sell credits directly to consumers of such things as plane tickets and rental cars, promising that a few extra bucks will cancel out the emissions created by the travel.
—Evan Halper, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Gilligan briefly received rental assistance but now lives off his new job as director of development with Lived Experience Advisers, a local homelessness advocacy group.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024
Development of new rental buildings in the city has all but stalled, evictions are ticking up and rents are poised to soar even higher as the summer approaches.
—Mihir Zaveri, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
One influencer, Karlton Dennis, says to buy short-term rental properties that lose money on paper, and use that to offset income from your full-time job.
—Julie Zauzmer Weil, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Noun
In 2023 tourists spent about 20.7 million nights in Amsterdam, a number that doesn't include vacation rentals, bed and breakfast stays or cruise trips.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
The duo work for the Ideal Properties Group, doing sales and rentals in Forest Hills, Rego Park, and Kew Gardens.
—Sal Cataldi, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
West said the movie brought $100,000 to the region in terms of hotels, local hires, van rentals and catering.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
Westmoreland State Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers hiking, fishing, birdwatching, camping, and boat rentals.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
Even the statistics paint a compelling picture of the vacation rental market’s growth, underscoring its increasing dominance over traditional hospitality.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The film is available for digital purchase and rental as of Tuesday and will be on Blu-Ray and DVD starting June 11.
—Lexi Carson, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Tourism taxes are charged to anybody in a Manatee County hotel, vacation rental, Airbnb and other types of short-term housing for less than six months.
—James A. Jones Jr., Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Where to see them: Both are available for streaming and rental on numerous platforms.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Many own farms, are partners in law firms, or have real estate holding and rental companies.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
The rental deal by PwC represented the second major leasing agreement at One Santana West, which is successfully attracting new tenants to Santana Row.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
Zillow reports rental payments Rey Babarro said that to benefit from the rent payment tool, people must make their payments digitally through Zillow.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
The project even boasts the short-term rental platform as a branding partner.
—Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
Companies also sell credits directly to consumers of such things as plane tickets and rental cars, promising that a few extra bucks will cancel out the emissions created by the travel.
—Evan Halper, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Gilligan briefly received rental assistance but now lives off his new job as director of development with Lived Experience Advisers, a local homelessness advocacy group.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024
Development of new rental buildings in the city has all but stalled, evictions are ticking up and rents are poised to soar even higher as the summer approaches.
—Mihir Zaveri, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
One influencer, Karlton Dennis, says to buy short-term rental properties that lose money on paper, and use that to offset income from your full-time job.
—Julie Zauzmer Weil, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Rental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rental. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids 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
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