loaner

[ loh-ner ]

noun

1. a person or thing that loans. loan.
2. something, as an automobile or appliance, that is lent especially to replace an item being serviced or repaired.

Word History and Origins

Origin of loaner¹

First recorded in 1880–85; loan ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The program will offer guests tailored cycling outings around California’s wine country, with help from a loaner Garmin GPS device preloaded with local routes.

From Outside Online

Gear rental company Xscape Pod, out of Portland, Oregon, will ship loaner camping gear—ranging from tents to water filters and cooksets—anywhere in the lower 48.

From Outside Online

Enjoy breakfast in a private garden, then grab a loaner cruiser bike to roll into town.

From Outside Online

The children had to share a loaner device, and then she could not afford Internet.

From Washington Post

Each room has an outdoor shower, and a stay comes with free loaner surfboards and cruiser bikes.

From Outside Online

He was quite wealthy, and his business was that of a money loaner and real estate speculator.

From Project Gutenberg