renter

noun

rent·​er ˈren-tər How to pronounce renter (audio)
: one that rents
specifically : the lessee or tenant of property

Examples of renter in a Sentence

one of the renters called to tell us the hot water heater was broken left our apartment keys at the renter's office just before leaving in the moving truck
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Tenants say this type of eviction may be used in retaliation when renters complain about housing conditions or to evict every resident of a building or complex when new ownership purchases the property. Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025 Only property owners can protest, even though renters will absolutely foot the bill through higher housing costs. Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025 Notice should be given in a way that allows property owners to get money for the lien from renters who aren’t paying bills, Lyles said. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025 But in Italy, there are government incentives, like tax credits, for people renovating their homes, even renters. Thea Duncan Prando, CNBC, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for renter

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of renter was in the 15th century

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“Renter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renter. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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renter

noun
rent·​er ˈrent-ər How to pronounce renter (audio)
: one that rents
especially : tenant

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