renter

American  

[ren-ter] / ˈrɛn tər /

noun

1. a person or organization that holds, or has the use of, property by payment of rent. rent.

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ˈrenter British  

/ ˈrɛntə /

noun

1. a person who lets his property in return for rent, esp a landlord

2. a person who rents property from another; tenant

3. a distributor of films to cinemas for commercial showing

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Etymology

Origin of renter

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; rent ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Nye Jones from Generation Rent, a campaign group for private renters, says rental scams are a growing issue.

From BBC

The Warm Homes Local Grant funds insulation, solar panels and air source heat pumps for some private owners or renters via local authorities in England.

From BBC

But interestingly, any new housing that is built helps all renters, even those with lower incomes.

From Los Angeles Times

According to new analysis from Generation Rent, a campaign group that advocates for private renters:

From BBC

This might be a program where a renter stays for an agreed number of years in return for a lump sum at the end of the tenancy that can be put toward a down payment.

From The Wall Street Journal

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