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

Will relief programs that help renters like her pay for utility bills or avoid eviction disappear? — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026

Several Westside renters said they were concerned not only about themselves but also their pets. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

What has changed is the ways owners and renters are using properties—and the complexity of managing these alternative arrangements at scale. — Nathan Miller, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

The Connecticut Project, a nonprofit social and economic advocacy group focused on making the state more affordable, is spearheading efforts for a new credit for renters, also focusing on low- and moderate earners. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 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