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.
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Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
Hotels are becoming more pet friendly, rentals are more pet friendly, there are many animal shelters, neighbors will help, the veterinary community will be there for you.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
State price gouging rules took effect Jan. 7 once Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and are supposed to rein in rental costs.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The bounty continues: Universal just announced that in the first seven days of PVOD play, revenues from digital download and rentals came to $70 million.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
Hotels are becoming more pet friendly, rentals are more pet friendly, there are many animal shelters, neighbors will help, the veterinary community will be there for you.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
In a sign that demand for high-end listings will quickly outpace supply, Eckardt hosted showings on Thursday for four rental properties.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
State price gouging rules took effect Jan. 7 once Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and are supposed to rein in rental costs.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Rental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rental. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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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 adjective1
: of, relating to, or available for rent
a rental car
2
: dealing in rental property
a rental agency
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