Meaning & Definition of word "Rent"

Rent

/rɛnt/

1. the payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for the use of land, buildings, or other property.
- Example: The monthly rent for her new apartment was surprisingly low.
2. a payment for the temporary use of something.
- Example: They charged a small rent for the equipment used during the event.

1. to pay someone for the use of something, typically property or land.
- Example: I plan to rent an apartment in the city for the summer.
2. to allow someone to use something in exchange for payment.
- Example: The owner decided to rent his car to tourists.

●Middle English, from Old French 'rente', from Latin 'reddita', meaning 'to give back, to return'.

rent a car:

to borrow a car for a specific period in exchange for payment.

on the rent:

referring to the status or condition of paying rent.

rent out:

to allow someone to use property or goods in exchange for payment.

tenant:

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

landlord:

The owner of property that is rented out.

lease:

A contractual arrangement whereby one party conveys property to another for a specified period in exchange for payment.

Meaning: To complain vigorously about something.

● Example Sentence: Stop renting about the situation and take action.

Meaning: To express anger or frustration.

● Example Sentence: He was renting about the new policies at work.