Synonyms for

Tenant

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

Definition

A person who rents or occupies a property leased by another.

Synonyms & similar words

renter renter lessee occupant resident lodger boarder roomer sublessee subtenant dweller householder inhabitant user holder keeper houser tenement-dweller rentee leaseholder landlord

Synonyms by register

Formal

occupant lessee resident

Informal

renter roomer

Literary

dweller inhabitant

Antonyms

landlord owner proprietor lessor freeholder

Common collocations

  • renting tenant
  • long-term tenant
  • new tenant
  • former tenant
  • tenant rights
  • tenant agreement
  • tenant dispute
  • tenant improvements

Word family

noun tenant
verb tenet
adjective tenanted

Usage note

A tenant is someone who rents property from a landlord. 'Lessee' is a more formal term, often used in legal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The new tenant moved in last week.
  2. The landlord interviewed several potential tenants before selecting one.
  3. The tenant complained about the noisy neighbors.
  4. The tenant failed to pay rent on time and was evicted from the apartment.
  5. The tenant signed a lease agreement for one year.

Quotes

  • A good tenant pays his rent on time and takes care of the property.
  • A bad tenant can cause a lot of problems for the landlord.
  • The landlord and tenant should have a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words