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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According to the Public Policy Institute of California, about 30% of California renters earn more than $100,000 a year. Kendrick Marshall, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Despite all these improvements to the housing landscape, young adults are shunning home buying and remaining renters. Daryl Fairweather, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Democratic members proposed five amendments, including a renter’s deduction and local income tax match, which were voted down along party lines. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 Creating a Bird-Friendly Environment One of the best ways to attract a renter for your birdhouse is to create a bird-friendly environment with plenty of native plants that attract insects for natural food sources. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 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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