renter
Americannoun
noun
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a person who lets his property in return for rent, esp a landlord
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a person who rents property from another; tenant
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a distributor of films to cinemas for commercial showing
Etymology
Origin of renter
Example Sentences
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Although rent inflation is now easing, it is still a problem for renters in some areas where there is a shortage of available properties.
From BBC
When a renter moved into a Lake Tahoe cabin this winter, he expected to have the place to himself.
From Los Angeles Times
The last names of prior renters were called.
From Literature
Of those who selected insurance, car insurance was the most common concern, followed by health insurance and homeowners’ or renters’ insurance.
From MarketWatch
In the wake of a jump in rental-housing supply, rents are slowing down after a period of intense growth — but price drops don’t feel like much of a win for most renters.
From MarketWatch
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