noun
Uncommon
renting
REHN-tihng
Renting (noun) means the act of paying to use property or goods that belong to someone else. Example: “Renting is often cheaper short-term than buying.”
noun
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The act of paying to use property or goods that belong to someone else.
"Renting is often cheaper short-term than buying."
"Renting a flat gives you more flexibility than a mortgage does."
"Renting a car for the weekend was easy and quick."
How to use renting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe general activity or practice of paying to use something you don't own.
Common pairings
renting a house
the cost of renting
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Word forms
- Plural
- rentings
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Etymology
Formed from rent and -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for renting
venting
lamenting
repenting
parenting
preventing
commenting
consenting
tormenting
unrelenting
representing
experimenting
complimenting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “renting” mean?
The word “renting” means the act of paying to use property or goods that belong to someone else. In plain terms, the general activity or practice of paying to use something you don't own.
How do you pronounce “renting”?
“Renting” is pronounced REHN-tihng (/ˈɹɛntɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “renting” in a sentence?
Here is “renting” used in a sentence: “Renting is often cheaper short-term than buying.”
What part of speech is “renting”?
“Renting” is a noun.
Is “renting” a common word?
“Renting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between renting and leasing?
Renting generally refers to paying to use property or goods on a short-term or rolling basis, often month to month, while leasing typically involves a fixed-term legal contract for a set period. In everyday speech the words overlap heavily, but 'lease' is more common for long, formal agreements.
What is the difference between renting and hiring?
In British English, 'hiring' is often used for renting goods for a short time, such as hiring a car or a suit, while 'renting' is used more often for longer-term arrangements like housing. In American English, 'renting' covers both cases, and 'hiring' is rarely used this way.
What is the difference between renting and buying?
Renting means paying to use property or goods that belong to someone else without gaining ownership, while buying transfers ownership to the payer. Renting usually involves ongoing payments with no equity built up, whereas buying is typically a one-time purchase that results in owned property.
