rental

1 of 2

noun

rent·​al ˈren-tᵊl How to pronounce rental (audio)
1
: an amount paid or collected as rent
2
: something that is rented
3
: an act of renting
4
: a business that rents something

rental

2 of 2

adjective

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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Noun
When the temperature fell to 20 below zero and the furnace went out in our run-down rental, Tuco kept me warm. Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025 Those prices include the lesson, lift ticket and rentals. John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
These off-peak options often come with lower prices, fewer delays, lighter airport crowds, and less competition for rental cars and accommodations. Essence, 24 Oct. 2025 Working with groups like Habitat for Humanity and increasing grant access to rental vouchers, down payment assistance, and financial counseling will build housing stability and help everyone to live with dignity. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rental

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of rental was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Rental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rental. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

rental

1 of 2 noun
rent·​al ˈrent-ᵊl How to pronounce rental (audio)
1
: an amount paid or collected as rent
2
: something for rent
3
: an act of renting

rental

2 of 2 adjective
1
: of, relating to, or available for rent
a rental car
2
: dealing in rental property
a rental agency

Legal Definition

rental

1 of 2 noun
rent·​al
1
: an amount paid or collected as rent
2
: something that is rented
3
: an act of renting
4
: a business that rents something

rental

2 of 2 adjective
1
a
: of or relating to rent
b
: available for rent
rental property
2
: dealing in rental property
a rental agency

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