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 Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
If car rentals are necessary, having all attendees in one place limits the number of vehicles needed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
As their team and systems scale, so too will their ability to serve multi-market investors who want a unified team handling all of their short-term rental assets.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Unlimited-rental memberships also are available for $30 per month.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
If car rentals are necessary, having all attendees in one place limits the number of vehicles needed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Another notable sponsor of RETTC is RealPage, which has faced claims from the US government and state attorneys general that its software distorts competition in rental housing by helping landlords collectively set prices.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
As their team and systems scale, so too will their ability to serve multi-market investors who want a unified team handling all of their short-term rental assets.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Rental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rental. Accessed 14 Sep. 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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