loaner
Americannoun
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a person or thing that loans.
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something, as an automobile or appliance, that is lent especially to replace an item being serviced or repaired.
Etymology
Origin of loaner
Example Sentences
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How much they’re saving: When Li’s electric Audi was getting serviced recently, he had to use a loaner car from the dealership to go on a weekend trip to San Diego.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026
At the “Battle of the Crater,” I donned a loaner uniform and marched into battle, beating my drum as cannons fired.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
When I received my prison loaner laptop, I was a technological dinosaur.
From Slate ● Dec. 13, 2023
Sweet welcomed them and tugged Soriano into a shed filled with loaner dresses and other accessories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
Of course, if she did, it would be a loaner kiss, Genie decided.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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