loaner
Americannoun
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a person or thing that loans.
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something, as an automobile or appliance, that is lent especially to replace an item being serviced or repaired.
Etymology
Origin of loaner
Example Sentences
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How much they’re saving: When Li’s electric Audi was getting serviced recently, he had to use a loaner car from the dealership to go on a weekend trip to San Diego.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026
At the “Battle of the Crater,” I donned a loaner uniform and marched into battle, beating my drum as cannons fired.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
When I received my prison loaner laptop, I was a technological dinosaur.
From Slate ● Dec. 13, 2023
Jacobson said GM took extraordinary steps to care for Bolt owners by letting them trade in their cars and offering loaner vehicles until replacement batteries were available from the supplier, LG Energy Solution.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
Of course, if she did, it would be a loaner kiss, Genie decided.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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