Definition of sublet
sublet
;subletting
transitive verb
1 : sublease
2 : subcontract 1
intransitive verb
: to lease or rent all or part of a leased or rented property
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Examples of sublet in a Sentence
She sublet her apartment to a student for the summer.
He asked his landlord if he could sublet.
The agency sublets office space from a law firm in the building.
I need someone to sublet my apartment for the summer.
First Known Use of sublet
1766
Definition of sublet
: property and especially housing obtained by or available through a sublease
Examples of sublet in a Sentence
I'm looking for a sublet since I'm only going to be here for the summer.
First Known Use of sublet
1906
SUBLET Defined for English Language Learners
sublet
playDefinition of sublet for English Language Learners
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: to allow someone to use (an apartment, house, etc., that you are renting) for a period of time in return for payment
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: to use (an apartment, house, etc., that is rented by someone) in return for payment
sublet
playDefinition of sublet for English Language Learners
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: an apartment, house, etc., that you sublet from someone
Law Dictionary
sublet
playLegal Definition of sublet
sublet
subletting
transitive verb
intransitive verb
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