renter

noun

rent·​er ˈren-tər 

: one that rents

specifically : the lessee or tenant of property

Synonyms of renter

• tenant

Examples of renter in a Sentence

one of the renters called to tell us the hot water heater was broken

left our apartment keys at the renter's office just before leaving in the moving truck

Recent Examples on the Web

Their research shows the share of renters reporting low work effort is nearly twice the rate observed among homeowners. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025

The easiest, and most renter-friendly option, is a bidet that attaches to your toilet seat and connects to the water line running from the toilet tank. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025

Supporters say community solar provides the benefits of renewable energy to renters and homeowners with roofs unsuitable for solar panel installation. —Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025

While on-time mortgage payments are known to increase one’s credit score, many renters don’t have any history of credit. —Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing renter

• rack-renter

Rhymes for renter

• center
• centre
• enter
• stentor
• tenter
• dissenter
• indenter
• inventor
• precentor
• preventer
• tormentor
• epicenter

Kids Definition

renter

noun

rent·​er ˈrent-ər 

: one that rents

especially : tenant