renter
Americannoun
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renters
plural
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
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
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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Even beyond policy prescriptions, having renter candidates embrace their tenant identity has been useful for connecting with young voters, Litman said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Part of the reason why Raj said she decided to run was because she wanted to add a renter voice to a city council where homeowners are the majority.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Computer chip and software developer Broadcom purchased the Irvine office compound it rented in the latest example of a well-funded company taking advantage of depressed real estate prices to switch from renter to owner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The fact that he was a renter stayed with her.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
The day after the renter and I dug up Dad’s grave, I went to Mr. Black’s apartment.
From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
But “in this economic environment, when people are renters for longer and maybe renters for their whole lives, that identity is really resonating with people more, especially my generation,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
It’s seen as particularly beneficial for apartment dwellers and renters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The researchers followed the finances of renters in two cohorts, one of which started renting in 1984 and the other in 1999.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Find insight on renters, Axa, cryptocurrency companies and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Mr. Beiderman will have a real estate broker start showing the apartment to prospective renters beginning tomorrow. He strongly suggests that we not be in the apartment when it is shown.”
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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