rental
5 synonyms for rental, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A thing that is available to rent, or the arrangement of renting it.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use rental
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rental car
rental property
rental agreement
Etymology
Formed from rent plus the adjective-forming suffix -al.
Full origin of rental →Frequently asked questions
What does “rental” mean?
The word “rental” means a thing that is available to rent, or the arrangement of renting it. In plain terms, anything to do with renting — a rented property, car, or the business of renting things out.
How do you pronounce “rental”?
“Rental” is pronounced REHN-tuhl (/ˈɹɛntəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “rental” in a sentence?
Here is “rental” used in a sentence: “The holiday rental had a great view of the beach.”
What part of speech is “rental”?
Depending on how it is used, “rental” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “rental” a common word?
“Rental” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “rental” have?
“Rental” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thing that is available to rent, or the arrangement of renting it.
What is the difference between rental and rent?
Rent is the payment you make, or the act of paying to use something. Rental refers to the thing that is available to rent, or the arrangement of renting it, and it can also be used as an adjective, as in "rental car."
What is the difference between a rental and a lease?
Both involve paying to use property, but a lease is usually a longer, fixed-term contract, often for a year or more. A rental tends to be shorter-term or more flexible, such as a holiday rental or a month-to-month arrangement.
What is the difference between rental and hire?
They describe the same idea of paying to use something temporarily. Rental is standard in American English, while hire is the more common term in British English, as in "car hire" versus "car rental."
