1
a
: of or relating to rent
b
: available for rent
2
: dealing in rental property
a rental agency
Examples of rental in a Sentence
Noun
thousands of dollars paid in rental
There are restrictions against rentals to people with pets.
The movie is available for rental.
Boat rentals are available on the island.
I had a rental while my car was being repaired.
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Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
In addition to Prime Video, the film will be available for purchase for $24.99 or rental for 48 hours on various digital platforms including Fandango at Home and AppleTV.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Create a folder for rental expenses such as insurance, management fees, homeowners’ association fees, utilities and repair expenses.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The organization also has a longstanding relationship with Northeast Wilderness Experience, which handles the boat rental, while Sojourners are ferried to the river and back to camp in buses.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
In addition to Prime Video, the film will be available for purchase for $24.99 or rental for 48 hours on various digital platforms including Fandango at Home and AppleTV.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Most people prefer to book one of the many rental properties in the area; so take a look at Twiddy & Company to start your search.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Create a folder for rental expenses such as insurance, management fees, homeowners’ association fees, utilities and repair expenses.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Rental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rental. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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rental
1 of 2 noun
rent·al
ˈrent-ᵊl 
1
: an amount paid or collected as rent
2
: something for rent
3
: an act of renting
rental
2 of 2 adjective1
: of, relating to, or available for rent
a rental car
2
: dealing in rental property
a rental agency
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