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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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The automobile club said drivers will also be paying less with car rental costs expected to be about 8% lower than last year, and gas prices about 50 to 60 cents cheaper than last May.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 23 May 2025
That might mean 25% of your wealth as cash in the bank, 25% in stocks, 25% in a bank somewhere far away but convenient, and 25% in rental property.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Noun
The car rental company has also debuted a new fleet of Jeep Wrangler 4xE and is celebrating with a special 10 percent discount on Jeep rentals.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The automobile club said drivers will also be paying less with car rental costs expected to be about 8% lower than last year, and gas prices about 50 to 60 cents cheaper than last May.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Adjective
The majority of travelers will be taking a road trip to reach their final destination, with the busiest day for rental car pickups expected to be Friday, May 23, according to Hertz.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 23 May 2025
That might mean 25% of your wealth as cash in the bank, 25% in stocks, 25% in a bank somewhere far away but convenient, and 25% in rental property.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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“Rental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rental. Accessed 29 May. 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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