What does rent mean?

Definition

To pay to use something that belongs to someone else for a time, such as a house, a flat or a vehicle.

Example sentences

• We're renting for now, but the plan is to buy somewhere with a yard.🔊

  We're renting for now, but the plan is to buy somewhere with a yard.

• Is it cheaper to rent an apartment in town or a house out here?🔊

  Is it cheaper to rent an apartment in town or a house out here?

Related words

rent in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese