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rental

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈrɛntəl/

Forms: rentals

rental means: The arrangement or act of paying to use something that belongs to someone else.

noun

PAYING TO USEB1

The arrangement or act of paying to use something that belongs to someone else.

  • Car rental is available at the airport.
  • The rental ends on Friday.
  • You must show identification before completing the rental.

How to use it: rental of something (The rental of bicycles is available at the station.)

Similar words: renting, hire

Common phrases: car rental, equipment rental, rental agreement

RENTED THINGB1

Something, such as a home or car, that you pay to use for a period of time.

  • Our rental has two bedrooms.
  • They returned the rental before flying home.
  • Are there any affordable rentals near the beach?

Common phrases: a car rental, a holiday rental, a furnished rental

RENT PAYMENTB2

The amount of money you pay to use something that belongs to someone else.

  • The monthly rental is quite high.
  • The equipment carries an annual rental of six hundred euros.
  • Does the rental include heating costs?

Similar words: rent, rental fee

Common phrases: monthly rental, annual rental, rental of something

Questions about rental

What does rental mean?

The arrangement or act of paying to use something that belongs to someone else.

What is rental in other languages?

Türkçe: kiralama · Español: alquiler · Français: location · Deutsch: Miete · Italiano: noleggio · 日本語: レンタル

How do you pronounce rental?

It is pronounced /ˈrɛntəl/.

How do you use rental in a sentence?

Car rental is available at the airport. The rental ends on Friday.

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