renter

noun

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

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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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Council members criticized landlords who are neglecting storm damage at their renters’ homes. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 This major 38% price cut gives homeowners, renters, and delivery-heavy households an opportunity to set up complete head-to-toe doorstep monitoring and instant two-way communication without the strain of standard retail prices. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 A lot of times the renter will ask for specific measurements, and a lender will give it to them. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 In a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of California renters, lawyers alleged that Conservice’s policy was to deny tenants the right to view specific bills or formulas used to calculate their individual charges. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renter

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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renter

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