subtenant

noun

sub·ten·ant | \ ˌsəb-ˈte-nənt

Definition of subtenant

: one who rents from a tenant

Examples of subtenant in a Sentence

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Tesla, which runs the plant, now employs about a fifth of that number — between 600 and 700 employees — working with Panasonic, which is a subtenant. — New York Times, "Cuomo’s ‘Buffalo Billion’: Is New York Getting Its Money’s Worth?," 2 July 2018 With membership votes, apathy is often a problem, and can stymie good ideas. Evicting a member’s tenant (or subtenant) would require an injunction. — Kelly Gl Richardson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "HOA Homefront: Can we control short-term rentals?," 14 Apr. 2018 In a corner workstation were two subtenants, glassblowers who specialize in brain-meltingly elaborate bongs. — Andy Newman, New York Times, "Can Gowanus Survive Its Renaissance?," 13 Oct. 2017 The Post holds a long-term lease of several floors in the building but has inked deals with several subtenants in recent years. — Jon Murray, The Denver Post, "City clinches lease deal for Denver Post newsroom and ad offices," 7 June 2017

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