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

The study also found lower residential charging access among low-income households, renters and people living in multifamily housing. — Razak Diallo, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026

In the 1970s, many Charlotte renters went without heat in their homes. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

But for everybody else—renters, homebuyers, sellers—this surfeit has a cost. — Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026

An attorney who represents renters, Blake Hunter Yagman, told Ars that plaintiffs are looking forward to having their case heard in court. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 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