rental

1 of 2

noun

rent·​al ˈren-tᵊl 

1

: an amount paid or collected as rent

2

: something that is rented

3

: an act of renting

4

: a business that rents something

rental

2 of 2

adjective

1

a

: of or relating to rent

b

: available for rent

2

: dealing in rental property

a rental agency

Examples of rental in a Sentence

Noun

thousands of dollars paid in rental

There are restrictions against rentals to people with pets.

The movie is available for rental.

Boat rentals are available on the island.

I had a rental while my car was being repaired.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

News stories just broke this week that Sonic 3 has now made more money than the previous two Sonic movies at $422 million worldwide, but now apparently the plan is to try to extract more cash from pricey purchases/rentals at home. —Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

Forest preserve prizes include three half-day boat rentals and three family packs at Monee Reservoir. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025

Adjective

Federal officials say the agency has provided more than $316 million in cash grants to people in western North Carolina after the hurricane, including more than $6.5 million in rental assistance. —Wlos Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025

Hoffman and Hunsicker are looking to put a new model to work at the brand, driving margins by alleviating the potential impact of markdowns with a rental option. —Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing rental

• line rental
• rental library

Kids Definition

rental

1 of 2 noun

rent·​al ˈrent-ᵊl 

1

: an amount paid or collected as rent

2

: something for rent

3

: an act of renting

rental

2 of 2 adjective

1

: of, relating to, or available for rent

a rental car

2

: dealing in rental property

a rental agency

Legal Definition

rental

1 of 2 noun

rent·​al

1

: an amount paid or collected as rent

2

: something that is rented

3

: an act of renting

4

: a business that rents something

rental

2 of 2 adjective

1

a

: of or relating to rent

b

: available for rent

rental property

2

: dealing in rental property

a rental agency