Renting (Noun)
Meaning
The act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- We've been renting a small house on the outskirts of town for a few years now.
- The couple had to start renting a car when theirs broke down on the highway.
- Renting a vacation home by the beach is usually more cost-effective than booking hotel rooms.
- She got a job in the city and began renting an apartment in a downtown high-rise.
- The family had to consider renting a minivan for the long road trip to accommodate everyone comfortably.