renter

noun
UK: /ˈrentər/
US: /ˈrentər/

  1. A person who pays money to live in a house or apartment that belongs to someone else.

    1. The renter pays the landlord each month for the apartment.
    2. As a renter, she understood the need to carefully read the lease agreement before signing.

  2. Someone who uses something (like a car or tool) for a period of time in exchange for payment.

    1. The car renter returned the vehicle with a full tank of gas.
    2. The equipment renter must ensure that all tools are returned in proper working order.

Synonyms

tenant lessee occupant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "renter" in English means: A person who pays money to live in a house or apartment that belongs to someone else., Someone who uses something (like a car or tool) for a period of time in exchange for payment..

The phonetic transcription of "renter" is /ˈrentər/ in British English and /ˈrentər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "renter": tenant, lessee, occupant.

Example usage of "renter": "The renter pays the landlord each month for the apartment.". More examples on the page.