Renting: meaning, definitions and examples

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renting

[ ˈrɛntɪŋ ]

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real estate

The action of renting property; the state of being rented.

Synonyms

hire, leasing, letting

Examples of usage

The renting market is booming in the city.
She decided to invest in renting out apartments for extra income.

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general

The payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to occupy a property.

Synonyms

charge, fee, payment

Examples of usage

The monthly rent includes all utilities.
He couldn't afford the rent for the apartment.

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informal

A particular instance of renting something.

Synonyms

hire, letting, loan

Examples of usage

I need to return the DVD I got on rent last week.
The car rental service has good reviews.

Translations

Translations of the word "renting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aluguel

🇮🇳 किराए पर लेना

🇩🇪 Mieten

🇮🇩 menyewa

🇺🇦 оренда

🇵🇱 wynajem

🇯🇵 賃貸

🇫🇷 location

🇪🇸 alquiler

🇹🇷 kiralama

🇰🇷 임대

🇸🇦 تأجير

🇨🇿 pronájem

🇸🇰 prenájom

🇨🇳 租赁

🇸🇮 najem

🇮🇸 leiga

🇰🇿 жалға алу

🇬🇪 დაქირავება

🇦🇿 icarə

🇲🇽 renta

Word origin

The word 'renting' originates from the Old French word 'renter', which means 'to yield' or 'to surrender'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Initially, it referred to paying a fee for temporary use of something. Over time, the term 'renting' has evolved to encompass various forms of leasing or hiring properties or goods for a specified period in exchange for payment.