sublet

[suhb-let, suhb-let, suhb-let]

verb (used with object)

sublet, subletting 

1. to sublease.

2. to let under a subcontract.

   to sublet work.

noun

1. a sublease.

2. a property obtained by subleasing, as an apartment.

sublet

verb

1. to grant a sublease of (property)

2. to let out (work, etc) under a subcontract

noun

1. informal,  a sublease

Word History and Origins

Origin of sublet¹

First recorded in 1760–70; sub- + let ¹

Example Sentences

One of the men told us they were subletting and admitted there was no HMO licence - as the local authority register confirmed.

From BBC

Days into our temporary sublet, we discovered it was infested with bed bugs.

From Los Angeles Times

This can protect you whether you’re a homeowner renting out a spare room or a renter subletting from someone else.

From Salon

It wasn’t until the pandemic that she decided it was time to stop living out of her suitcase in hotels and short-term sublet apartments.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesperson told the BBC the company was clear with caravan owners that "there are no guarantees" about subletting income.

From BBC

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