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

Nissan also is offering free towing to dealers, and in some locations mobile service and loaner cars are available.

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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.

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A wedding ceremony — loaner dress and suit included — for about $600?

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Sweet welcomed them and tugged Soriano into a shed filled with loaner dresses and other accessories.

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But the source of Davis’ funding became a major question, as did his past given that he was sued for owing money to athletes, vendors and loaners.

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