renter

noun

rent·​er ˈren-tər How to pronounce renter (audio)
: one that rents
specifically : the lessee or tenant of property

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
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of renter was in the 15th century

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“Renter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renter. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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renter

noun
rent·​er ˈrent-ər How to pronounce renter (audio)
: one that rents
especially : tenant

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