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

Still, a company spokesperson urged prospective renters and buyers to beware of possible red flags that might signal a scam. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

But a renter has probably absorbed years of increases, while new homebuyers face the double whammy of steep prices and high borrowing costs. — Brandy Hadley, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Fire officials said renters should first report potential fire hazards to property management. — Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 31 July 2026

According to personal finance company WalletHub, roughly 46 million American households are renters, though there are a variety of factors that play into renting being the more cost-effective option. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 31 July 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