Word
renter
US/ˈɹɛntɝ/
UK/ɹˈɛntɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who pays money to live in a house or apartment that belongs to someone else. You use this word for people who do not own their own home.
n. a person who pays a periodic sum of money for the use of property, such as a residence or vehicle. Often used in legal or housing contexts to distinguish from an owner.
Examples
“The renter signed the lease agreement today.”
“As a renter, you are responsible for paying your own utility bills and keeping the apartment clean.”
“The city council introduced new regulations to protect the rights of every renter, ensuring that landlords cannot increase prices without providing a valid reason.”
Examples
simple
“The renter signed the lease agreement today.”
contextual
“As a renter, you are responsible for paying your own utility bills and keeping the apartment clean.”
complex
“The city council introduced new regulations to protect the rights of every renter, ensuring that landlords cannot increase prices without providing a valid reason.”
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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