lessee

American  

[le-see] / lɛˈsi /

noun

1. a person, group, etc., to whom a lease is granted.

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lessee British  

/ lɛˈsiː /

noun

1. a person to whom a lease is granted; a tenant under a lease

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Other Word Forms

• lesseeship
  noun
• underlessee
  noun

Etymology

Origin of lessee

1485–95; < Anglo-French. See lease ¹, -ee

Compare meaning

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• lessor vs. lessee

Example Sentences

Lessee Rob Kerr, from Lovefone, said: "We've had a great response from the community, and the technician has kept his sanity working in a one-square-metre shop."

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2016

Lessee, where to begin? lol Reason 1: Coach K - winning coach, indeed.

From Newsweek • Mar. 23, 2010

But, no doubt, the Lessee and Manager thinks the playing of the characters of the Prince of Denmark and the Moor a matter of minor importance.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, February 1, 1890 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

Therefore, congratulations to Mr. CHUDLEIGH, who is in the proud position of "Sole Lessee and Manager," of the Court.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, November 5, 1892 by Various

Lessee, stage-manager, every soul in the place, down to the check-taker at the gallery—I should rather say up, shouldn't I?—in a state of calm beatitude.

From Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) A Novel by Farjeon, Benjamin Leopold