Loaner (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A car that is lent as a replacement for one that is under repair.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- They were provided with a loaner car while their vehicle was in the shop for repairs.
- The dealership gave her a loaner so she could get to work while her car's transmission was fixed.
- Since the repair will take a few days, the garage offered him a loaner to use in the meantime.
- After the accident, her insurance company arranged for a loaner to be delivered to her house.
- The loaner they provided was newer and nicer than her own car, which made the repair process slightly more bearable.