rental
REHN-tuhl
Rental (noun) means a thing that is available to rent, or the arrangement of renting it. Example: “We picked up the bike rental at the harbour and cycled along the coast.”
noun
1
A thing that is available to rent, or the arrangement of renting it.
"We picked up the bike rental at the harbour and cycled along the coast."
"The holiday rental had a great view of the beach."
"Car rentals are cheaper if you book online in advance."
adjective
1
Relating to renting.
"You will need to sign the rental agreement before collecting the keys."
"The rental period for the van ends at noon on Sunday."
"They compared rental prices across three agencies."
How to use rental
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnything to do with renting — a rented property, car, or the business of renting things out.
Common pairings
rental car
rental property
rental agreement
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Word forms
- Plural
- rentals
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Etymology
Formed from rent plus the adjective-forming suffix -al.
Related words
Rhymes for rental
mental
dental
parental
Oriental
elemental
accidental
ornamental
judgmental
incidental
monumental
regimental
incremental
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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."
