renter

noun

rent·​er ˈren-tər 

: one that rents

specifically : the lessee or tenant of property

Synonyms of renter

• tenant

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Homeowners report far more trust than renters, and people in detached houses report more than people in apartments. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

Nieves is hoping to expand affordable housing, establish stronger protections for renters, increase accountability for the insurance industry and stop corporations from buying up neighborhoods at the expense of families getting pushed out. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Many subscribers are renters earning less than $50,000 a year, families that spend a large share of their income on energy bills. — Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

The Coast Guard has strict rules about charter vessels, their operators and renters, and the number of passengers on board. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing renter

• rack-renter

Rhymes for renter

• center
• centre
• enter
• stentor
• dissenter
• frequenter
• indenter
• inventor
• precentor
• preventer
• tormentor
• epicenter

Kids Definition

renter

noun

rent·​er ˈrent-ər 

: one that rents

especially : tenant