renter
Americannoun
noun
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a person who lets his property in return for rent, esp a landlord
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a person who rents property from another; tenant
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a distributor of films to cinemas for commercial showing
Etymology
Origin of renter
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at rent 1, -er 1
Example Sentences
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"We are very very happy here," said renter Charles Wisell.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
What is the actual cost of moving every year for a renter who pays $4,000 a month?
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
If you are a renter, your landlord or agent is required to provide you with an information sheet about the changes.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
As a city council member, Raman has delivered several major wins celebrated by DSA members, including strengthening renter protections and passing the first reform to the city’s rent stabilization ordinance in decades.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
Each renter was, in some ways, another dependent, another soul to worry about, to provide with shelter, a solid roof, air-conditioning, clean water.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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