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rent-free

American

[rent-free] / ˈrɛntˈfri /

adverb

without payment of rent.

We lived rent-free for six months.

adjective

not subject to rent.

a rent-free apartment.

rent-free British

adjective

without payment of rent

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Etymology

Origin of rent-free

First recorded in 1625–35; rent ¹ + -free

Example Sentences

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The Orths, who have four children, live rent-free in the farm house, which is owned by Orth’s parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

“Little did I know it was potentially on the radar for me. That’s a moment that lives rent-free in my head, that’s for sure.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

If he continued to live there rent-free, that would create another issue.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 1, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer is facing Lib Dem calls for a select committee inquiry into the deal that let Prince Andrew live rent-free on the 30-room Royal Lodge for two decades.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

She’ll have a rent-free apartment until the end of next year; maybe that’ll help her get back on her feet.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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