noun
loaner
LOHN
noun
1
A person or organization that lends money or property.
"The credit union is a popular loaner for small businesses in town."
2
Something, especially a vehicle, given to someone temporarily as a replacement.
"The garage gave me a loaner car while mine was being repaired."
How to Use Loaner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a lender, or a temporary replacement item (most often a car) given while yours is unavailable.
Common pairings
a loaner car
loaner vehicle
Word Forms
loaners plural
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Etymology
Formed from loan + the agent suffix -er.