Synonyms of lessee

lessee

noun

le-ˈsē 

as in tenant

one who rents a room or apartment in another's house

the lessee has the right to expect the lessor to make all necessary repairs in a timely manner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tenant
• lodger
• visitor
• boarder
• roomer
• renter
• resident
• cotenant
• occupant
• subtenant
• guest
• occupier
• roommate
• roomie
• resider
• flatmate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lessor
• letter
• landlord
• landowner
• proprietor
• landlady
• landholder
• laird
• host
• innkeeper
• slumlord

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lessee

The current federal tax credit also applies to leases, and some dealerships are exploiting a loophole that allows EV lessees to qualify for the full $7,500 credit without meeting income or manufacturer requirements. —J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024

Prices for New York City commercial real estate leases vary, but the asking price for Spirit Halloween’s Chelsea location in southwest Manhattan is $100 per square foot for the 21,300 square foot ground floor for a permanent lessee. —Ryan Baker, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024

In other words, the $7,500 may be available for lessees but not for buyers. —Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 18 July 2024

The lessee is nonprofit Safe Ground Sacramento, run by civil rights attorney Mark Merin. —Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024