Synonyms of lessee

lessee

noun

le-ˈsē 

as in tenant

one who rents a room or apartment in another's house

the lessee has the right to expect the lessor to make all necessary repairs in a timely manner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tenant
• lodger
• visitor
• boarder
• roomer
• renter
• cotenant
• resident
• subtenant
• occupant
• guest
• occupier
• roommate
• resider
• flatmate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lessor
• letter
• landlord
• landowner
• proprietor
• landlady
• landholder
• laird
• host
• innkeeper
• slumlord

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lessee

More than half the current tenants are original lessees. — Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 June 2026

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez attempted to carve out exemptions for commercial restaurant lessees from the wage ordinance, citing a need to establish a distinction between hotel operators/owners and restaurants. — City News Service, Daily News, 14 May 2026

The restaurant lessee is expected to rebuild, but so far no firm plans have been announced. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026

In ’93, that right was expanded to any willing lessee, willing lessor. — George Ochenski, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026