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 insurance is a type of property and casualty insurance, as are renters insurance and auto insurance. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

But officials determined that renters were likely only paying for certain types of usable farmland, which skewed the results. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

But the number of renters who reported being behind on rent has been climbing since 2022. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

There’s absolutely no shame in being a renter for a time either. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 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