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

Active listings in the city are down about 30% since last year, partially driven by more renters choosing to stay put rather than test the market. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Stories of landlord and rental woes were shared this weekend at a rally in Edgewater to push for new renters' rights, which have remained unchanged for 40 years. — Mikayla Price, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Rising mortgage rates, higher property costs and fewer available affordable units have put renters on their heels. — Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

From sticky tack to adhesive strips, there are plenty of tried-and-true renter-friendly ways to hang your art. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 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