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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Massachusetts is on the cusp of delivering a long-overdue win for renters. Lydia Edwards, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025 That means friendlier leasing teams, quicker problem-solving and a better overall experience for renters. Tyler Christiansen, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 Perspective renters can pre-lease up to 30 days before a new home is available. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025 Roughly 34% of homeowners and renters in Massachusetts are paying more than a third of their household income on housing, according to the Census Bureau. Scott Cohn, CNBC, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for renter

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 29 Jul. 2025.

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renter

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

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