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

To determine the affordability score, Checkr analyzed income to rent ratio, real personal income and the percentage of renters paying over 30% of their income. —Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025

Four in 10 renters in Tarrant County were evicted between January 2021 and November 2024, which is almost five times the national average. —Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2025

Each wallpaper is peel-and-stick, which makes this collection perfect for a renter (or design indecisive) household looking to add a touch of old-world elegance to their space, with a modern twist. —Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025

Homeowners and renters may be eligible for individual aid even though a request for additional federal funding was denied. —Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing renter

• rack-renter

Rhymes for renter

• center
• centre
• enter
• stentor
• tenter
• dissenter
• indenter
• inventor
• precentor
• preventer
• tormentor
• epicenter

Kids Definition

renter

noun

rent·​er ˈrent-ər 

: one that rents

especially : tenant