Synonyms for

Rental

Verb / ˈrentʌl / Another word for rental — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rental means an arrangement where you pay money to use something for a short period of time instead of buying it.

Synonyms & similar words

renting letting lease lease letting hire charter booking reservation subscription lending loaning borrowing use occupancy engagement utilization exploitation employment time-sharing

Synonyms by register

Formal

lease letting hiring tenancy

Informal

borrowing use loan

Literary

sojourn sojourning

Antonyms

purchase ownership buying acquisition possession freehold

Common collocations

  • rental agreement
  • rental property
  • rental car
  • rental income
  • rental market
  • rental period
  • rental unit
  • rental value

Word family

noun rental
verb rent
adjective rentable

Usage note

While 'rental' can be used as a noun to refer to the act of renting or the item rented, it is more commonly used as an adjective (e.g., 'rental car'). The noun form for the contract is 'lease' or 'tenancy'.

Example sentences

  1. We are going to the rental store to get a movie.
  2. My family rented a beach house for the summer.
  3. I rented a bike to ride around the park.
  4. The rental fee for the party hall is $200.
  5. I need to return the rental car by tomorrow.

Quotes

  • Owning a home is a keystone of wealth... both financial affluence and emotional security.
  • The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

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